Closer Look with Rose ScottHow companies are using AI in hiring process; B.E.S.T. Academy talks winning first basketball championship
Closer Look with Rose Scott
"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…
Night of Ideas: Is Atlanta common ground for its diverse communities?52:01
Coffee Conversations: Next-Gen philanthropy55:23
New book seeks to break down the barriers of capitalism; Piloting the Journey: Ayoka Chenzira50:03
The "hidden homeless" of Atlanta; Legacy of Black woman labor activist detailed in new book50:50
New book reveals how “forced apprenticeships” re-enslaved emancipated Black children; Piloting the Journey: GA State Sen. Nan Orrock49:55
Feedback Friday: Listeners share spending habits as prices for goods and services rise51:13
How companies are using AI in hiring process; B.E.S.T. Academy talks winning first basketball championship49:41
Hotel tax exemption causes economic concerns for Hapeville; Issues impacting Black transpeople the focus of two local organizations; Piloting the Journey: Ingrid Saunders Jones47:32
Refugee resettlement disrupted in Georgia following Trump’s executive action; Georgia Equality critical of multiple “anti-LGBTQ bills”49:43
Feedback Friday: ‘Closer Look’ callers discuss states shouldering responsibilities of DOE50:16
Analysis of the Courts’ legal response to Trump’s executive actions; Impact of DOE funding cuts on The Scholarship Academy49:47
Lawyer shares the risks of involving AI with health insurance claim processing; Piloting the Journey: State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver51:12
How AI is impacting health insurance claims; Trump actions confuse college government classes51:30
Data suggest 68% of all companies will use AI in the hiring process by the end of 2025. Today, we begin a two-part series looking at the benefits and the harm of using AI in the job hiring process. Many companies are using AI to review resumes, reject candidates without human input or oversight, and even conduct entire interviews. Dan Beck is the president and chief product officer at SAP SuccessFactors. He has used AI to help boost the workforce of companies like Delta. Beck talks more about the pros of AI being used by employers.
Plus, The B.E.S.T. Academy basketball team has won the Class A Division I championship. Earlier this month, marking the school’s first championship in any sport, the team defeated Southwest Macon 62-57. B.E.S.T. Academy head basketball coach Brian Weeden, Asst. Coach Mario Lemons and team members discuss their championship run.
