Thursday, February 20, 2025

Mid-term DS Paper 3 Research Activities

 

See below the assigned area of investigation

Az-zara: AI-Based Hiring Platforms: HireVue

Objective: Research how HireVue uses AI-driven video interviews and facial analysis to assess applicants.
Activity:

  • Investigate how the system analyzes speech patterns, tone, and facial expressions.
  • Explore ethical concerns related to bias and transparency in AI-driven hiring.
  • Identify companies that use HireVue and evaluate the impact on hiring decisions.
  • To what extent should Aga Khan Hospital use HireVue for hiring it's workers?

Joshua: AI Resume Screening: Pymetrics

Objective: Examine Pymetrics, an AI-based tool that uses neuroscience and machine learning to evaluate applicants’ cognitive and emotional traits.
Activity:

  • Research how Pymetrics replaces traditional CV screening with AI-driven games.
  • Analyze the impact on hiring diversity and efficiency.
  • Assess whether its machine learning models reduce bias or reinforce existing stereotypes.
  • To what extent should the government of Kenya use Pymetrics for hiring government employees?

Divine: Rule-Based Applicant Screening: Holland’s Welfare Fraud Detection

Objective: Analyze the rule-based system used in the Netherlands to detect welfare fraud.
Activity:

  • Research how the system used an “if—then—else” approach to classify applicants.
  • Investigate the consequences, including legal challenges related to discrimination.
  • Compare this system to AI-based fraud detection models in other countries.
  • Evaluate the impact and the implications of rule based screening systems in developing countries. 

Kin: AI in University Admissions: MyBestScores by TOEFL

Objective: Evaluate how AI-driven screening tools, like TOEFL’s MyBestScores, aggregate test scores for university admissions.
Activity:

  • Research how AI selects the best scores from multiple test attempts.
  • Investigate whether this system offers a fairer evaluation of applicants.
  • Assess its impact on international student admissions.
  • To what extent have AI systems used for university admissions impacted students applicants?

Joshua: Automated Employee Screening: LinkedIn Recruiter

Objective: Analyze LinkedIn Recruiter’s AI-driven applicant tracking system.
Activity:

  • Investigate how LinkedIn uses AI to rank job candidates based on profiles.
  • Evaluate its impact on recruitment efficiency and candidate diversity.
  • Identify concerns related to privacy and data security.
  • Some companies in the world use LinkedIn recruiter for the initial stages of  job recruitment. To what extent should Safaricom a mobile phone company is Kenya use LinkedIn recruiter? 

Sinon: Rule-Based Screening in Government Jobs: USAJobs.gov

Objective: Explore the rule-based scoring system in U.S. government hiring.
Activity:

  • Research how federal job applications are scored based on pre-set rules.
  • Compare the fairness and efficiency of this system against AI-driven hiring tools.
  • Assess the impact on inclusivity and accessibility in government hiring.
  • To what extent is the rule based scoring system in the US government hiring effective?

Aarav:  AI in Financial Sector Hiring: JPMorgan’s AI Screening System

Objective: Investigate how JPMorgan Chase uses AI-driven hiring tools to screen financial analysts.
Activity:

  • Research how AI models assess candidates’ experience and risk-taking behavior.
  • Analyze the implications for fairness, particularly regarding gender and racial biases.
  • Compare JPMorgan’s AI system with traditional human-led hiring practices.
  • To what extent would the use of  the JPMorgan's AI screening tool impact the screening of financial analysts in Kampala?

Mid-term DS Paper 3 Research Activities

  See below the assigned area of investigation Az-zara:  AI-Based Hiring Platforms: HireVue Objective: Research how HireVue uses AI-driven...