Sine Dine is fast approaching as the 2025 Georgia legislative session nears an end. WABE politics reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali return to ‘Closer Look,’ to discuss the status of some of the most talked about bills. 

Plus, with more corporations turning away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the NAACP is empowering Black consumers to shop with companies that value their dollars and their rights. Gerald Griggs, the president of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, discusses the newly launched Black Consumer Advisory.

Lastly, we continue our two-part series looking at the benefits and the harm of using AI in the job hiring process. Data suggests by the end of the year, nearly 70% of businesses are expected to use AI for reviewing resumes, rejecting candidates or even conducting entire interviews. Hilke Schellmann, an investigative journalist and professor at New York University, is the author of the book, "The Algorithm."  Schellemann says AI has invaded the workplace, calling the evolving phenomenon "the next civil rights issue of our time.” Previously, Rose talked with Dan Beck, the president and chief product officer at SAP SuccessFactors, about what he says are some of the pros of AI being used in the workplace. 

Sine Dine is fast approaching as the 2025 Georgia legislative session nears an end. WABE politics reporters <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/sam-gringlas/">Sam Gringlas</a> and <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/">Rahul Bali</a> return to &lsquo;Closer Look,&rsquo; to discuss the status of some of the most talked about bills. 
Plus, with more corporations turning away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the NAACP is empowering Black consumers to shop with companies that value their dollars and their rights. Gerald Griggs, the president of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, discusses the newly launched <a href="https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-launches-black-consumer-advisory-empower-black-consumers-promote-corporate">Black Consumer Advisory</a>. 
Lastly, we continue our two-part series looking at the benefits and the harm of using AI in the job hiring process. <a href="https://www.resumebuilder.com/7-in-10-companies-will-use-ai-in-the-hiring-process-in-2025-despite-most-saying-its-biased/">Data suggests</a> by the end of the year, nearly 70% of businesses are expected to use AI for reviewing resumes, rejecting candidates or even conducting entire interviews. <a href="https://as.nyu.edu/features/meet-faculty-of-as/hilke-schellmann.html">Hilke Schellmann</a>, an investigative journalist and professor at New York University, is the author of the book, "The Algorithm." &nbsp;Schellemann says AI has invaded the workplace, calling the evolving phenomenon "the next civil rights issue of our time.&rdquo; Previously, Rose <a href="https://www.wabe.org/hr-tech-expert-on-the-effectiveness-of-companies-using-ai-in-their-hiring-process/">talked with Dan Beck</a>, the president and chief product officer at <a href="https://www.sap.com/about/company.html">SAP SuccessFactors</a>, about what he says are some of the pros of AI being used in the workplace.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.