NYC's AI Hiring Enforcer Missed 94% of Violations — The Easy Days Are Over

New York City's first-of-its-kind AI hiring law has been on the books for years — but enforcement has been nearly invisible. A state audit just revealed that the agency responsible for policing AI discrimination in hiring missed 94% of the violations it was supposed to catch. For HR teams who figured low enforcement activity meant low risk, legal advisors are now saying: that calculus just changed. In this episode, we break down what Local Law 144 actually requires, why the enforcement vacuum is ending, and the five concrete steps every HR team should take right now before scrutiny intensifies. If you use AI to screen candidates in New York City — or in any of the 20+ states now advancing similar legislation — this one is essential listening.