AI Hiring Assessments in 2026: The Compliance Rules You Can't Ignore

AI pre-employment assessments are everywhere — but in 2026, using them wrong can land US employers in serious legal trouble. We break down the three regulatory developments reshaping how companies screen candidates, from NYC's Local Law 144 bias audit requirements to Colorado's sweeping new AI Act that took effect in June.

In this episode, we compare five of the most widely-used AI hiring platforms — HireVue, Harver, TestGorilla, Wonderlic, and Criteria Corp — across methodology, pricing, and compliance posture. Whether you're a startup on a tight budget or an enterprise running high-volume hiring, there's a tool built for your risk profile.

We also walk through a seven-question bias audit checklist you should be running before signing any vendor contract. From adverse-impact ratios to appeal workflows to contractual compliance commitments — these are the questions that separate defensible hiring stacks from liability waiting to happen.

If your company uses AI at any point in the candidate screening process, this episode is essential listening. The 2026 regulatory framework is actually clearer than it's ever been — the platforms are building for it, and so should you.