Q: Can employers safely use artificial intelligence (AI) in the hiring process? From automating routine tasks to assisting in making complex decisions, AI has brought exciting possibilities. In the employment realm specifically, laws affecting employers include those that regulate the use of automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) in the hiring process. For example, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed an AI bill on March 24, 2025, that would have regulated how employers used automation in the hiring process. Be Transparent: Job candidates and employees should be informed when AI tools are used in their selection process or evaluations.