Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are under fire in the workplace, and without a clear strategy, widely used AI tools could exacerbate discrimination even more.
In 2025, 78% of organizations worldwide — roughly 280 million companies — have reported using AI in at least one business function, according to a recent report from Mckinsey, a 55% increase compared to the previous year. While the integration of new technologies has had a positive impact on the workplace, the current political climate around DEI makes bias a bigger threat than ever before.
