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Keith Sonderling, Commissioner of the EEOC, discusses the evolving role of technology, particularly AI, in the workplace and its implications for anti-discrimination efforts. He emphasizes the need for proactive approaches to ensure fairness and compliance in an increasingly tech-driven HR landscape.

- Proactive Approach to AI: The EEOC is focusing on being proactive in addressing potential discrimination issues related to AI and HR technology, rather than waiting for problems to arise.

- Evolving Discrimination Claims: There has been a shift from traditional physical disability claims to those related to mental health, reflecting broader societal changes.

- Guidance for Tech Development: The EEOC aims to educate and guide investors, developers, and companies to ensure that new HR technologies do not perpetuate discrimination, recognizing that these groups often speak different "languages."