How to use AI responsibly in recruitment in 2025

With the new year, HR teams must adapt to a regulated environment where the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) is key. The Spanish Agency for AI Supervision (AESIA) will begin inspections on February 2, 2025, ensuring compliance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, which classifies AI systems based on risk level. If your company uses AI in recruitment, now is the perfect time to optimize your processes and ensure that they are ethical, transparent, and effective.

Prohibited practices: What you should NOT do

Systems that perpetuate discriminatory biases

Example: Algorithms that prioritize candidates of a specific gender based on historical data.
Consequence: These practices could damage your reputation and lead to sanctions from AESIA.

Use of biometric data without consent

Example: Analyzing candidates’ facial expressions without prior notification.
Consequence: You risk violating regulations and eroding trust among candidates.

Social scoring evaluations

Example: Rating candidates based on their social media followers.
Consequence: This invasive approach may be deemed discriminatory.

Subliminal behavioral manipulation

Example: Adjusting questions to elicit emotional reactions without consent.
Consequence: Such practices are unacceptable and punishable.

Best practices: What you should DO

Audit algorithms to avoid bias

Before implementing an AI solution, audit the training data to ensure fairness in candidate selection.
Benefit: You promote a fair and diverse process while complying with regulations.

Inform and obtain consent

If you use tools that analyze responses or body language, clearly inform candidates and obtain explicit consent.
Benefit: You build trust with candidates and avoid legal issues.

Maintain human oversight in key decisions

While AI can automate much of the process, final decisions should involve human judgment.
Benefit: This improves fairness and helps identify system errors.

Limit the scope of data analysis

Collect only the information strictly necessary for evaluating the position.
Benefit: You protect candidates’ privacy and strengthen your image as an ethical employer.

Train your recruitment team

Educate your team on the responsible use of AI, highlighting its limitations and responsibilities.
Benefit: You ensure regulatory compliance and process effectiveness.

How Servitalent supports responsible AI recruitment?

At Servitalent, we help you implement ethical and responsible recruitment processes aligned with new regulations. Our group company, Apptitudinal—specializing in low-code solutions and a Gold Partner of Caspio in Spain—integrates advanced tools such as GPT Connect to ensure that AI is used effectively and meets legal requirements.

If you want your company to be prepared for the challenges of 2025, contact our team. Together, we can design a recruitment process that not only complies with regulations but also provides the best experience for your candidates.

Are you ready to implement an ethical and responsible recruitment process in your company?