AI Discrimination Dilemma
As Head of AI Ethics at TechCorp, you've discovered a devastating flaw in your hiring algorithm that's been discriminating against minorities and women for years. Your CEO demands a meeting in 15 minutes. Fixing the bias would mean admitting to years of systematic discrimination, potentially bankrupting the company. But covering it up could destroy thousands of lives.
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Head of AI Ethics & Compliance
Conversation Partner
Marcus Sterling, CEO of TechCorp
Setting
Executive floor corner office, floor-to-ceiling windows showing a stormy cityscape, minimalist desk with holographic displays showing damning statistical data
Location
TechCorp Global HQ, 50th Floor
Learning Objectives
Navigate the confrontation without agreeing to cover up discrimination
Secure commitment to fix the algorithm within legal compliance
Protect both employee rights and company stability
About This Scenario
As Head of AI Ethics at TechCorp, you've discovered a devastating flaw in your hiring algorithm that's been discriminating against minorities and women for years. Your CEO demands a meeting in 15 minutes. Fixing the bias would mean admitting to years of systematic discrimination, potentially bankrupting the company. But covering it up could destroy thousands of lives.
How It Starts
“The board meeting starts in 12 minutes. I need you to explain why our AI hiring system's success metrics suddenly dropped 40% after your 'bias testing.' Do you understand what kind of fire you're playing with here?”
This is how Marcus Sterling, CEO of TechCorp's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#315
Category
General
Location Tag
TechCorp Global HQ, 50th Floor
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