# AI Increases Hiring Biases, Research Shows Studies reveal AI develops more biases than humans in recruitment processes. - **Source:** [MIT Technology Review](https://www.technologyreview.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/f9ada4d5-b344-4e0c-a1fe-143a2b9201f7 ## AI in Hiring Processes Artificial intelligence now manages the initial stages of recruitment in many companies. However, new research shows that AI can develop more biases than humans. Large language models not only learn human biases from training data but can also create stereotypes from their own experiences. ## How Biases Form AI models can use even the smallest details they remember about users to form biases. Researchers warn that these 'agentic' models may develop even more stereotypes over time. In recruitment processes, this could lead to unfair evaluations of candidates. ## Weather Data Manipulation Weather forecasts are now critical not just for farmers and airlines but also for prediction markets where people bet on real-world events. Experts warn that the risk of manipulating weather data to gain an edge in these markets is increasing. AI-based forecasting systems may be vulnerable to such manipulations. ## Growing Systemic Risks Risks of weather data manipulation could escalate into larger systemic problems. Experts emphasize the need for new measures to ensure data security and accuracy. The reliability of AI-assisted forecasting systems is being questioned in the face of these threats. ## Tech Industry Developments SpaceX is in talks to provide the Pentagon with billions of dollars worth of AI compute capacity. Meanwhile, Anthropic is negotiating with Meta to acquire compute power. These developments highlight the soaring demand for AI processing capabilities. ## Conclusions and Warnings The use of AI in recruitment and weather forecasting introduces new risks and ethical challenges. Companies and regulators must act to ensure these technologies are used fairly and reliably. Otherwise, societal inequalities and trust issues could worsen. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/07/20/1140664/the-download-ai-hiring-biases-weather-data-sabotage/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._