The Ageism Algorithm: How AI Recruitment Tools Are Failing Women in Mid Life The hiring process has become increasingly treacherous for women in their 40s and 50s, as advancements in AI recruitment tools have created an environment where age is seen as a liability.
Stacey Duguid's story is a stark example of this issue: she was forced to remove references to her age and experience from her CV in order to increase her chances of being hired.
Women like Koeyli Jaluka, who has applied for 442 jobs without success, and Anna Cowie, who is now on jobseeker's allowance after three years out of work, are facing a crisis that goes beyond individual cases.