Remaining Barriers to Accessibility: Americans with Disabilities Act and Websites
Ella G. Clifford The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990 in order to address discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensure that individuals are afforded equal access to goods and services. Despite the fact that our society has become increasingly reliant on technology as a form of communication and commerce, websites are not explicitly covered by the ADA. This article summarizes the current state of website accessibility lawsuits under the ADA and outlines varying interpretations of the ADA by the U.S. Circuit Courts. This article advocates for a broad interpretation of the ADA to best serve its...
Curbing Widespread Discrimination by Artificial Intelligence Hiring Tools: An Ex Ante Solution
Bradfield E. A. Biggers Artificial intelligence (AI) acolytes insist AI will pave the way for idealistic workplace hiring. Their idea is that AI can circumvent common human frailties, such as prejudices and narrow-mindedness, to achieve social and economic equality. Yet inherent biases permeating into AI algorithms stifle society’s goal of promoting equality in the workplace. Despite a growing awareness of AI’s potential for prejudice, politicians are slow to support substantial legislation regulating AI. Nevertheless, the judiciary will inevitably be tasked with addressing discrimination by AI technologies through an unprecedented construction of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964....