Vokasi UNESA Bulletin of Engineering, Technology and Applied Science
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): (In Progress)

Flawed Deployment of AI Sensor Technologies and Tools in National Security and Biodefense Executive Recruitment

Darrell Norman Burrell (Doctoral Examiner, Capital Technology University and Associate Ethics Fellow, Marymount University)
Patricia Haley (Doctoral Candidate, Capitol Technology University)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jun 2026

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor-enabled technologies are reshaping recruitment and human resources (HR) management by enabling automated, data-driven candidate evaluation. However, sensor-driven AI systems, such as facial analysis, voice recognition, and biometric monitoring, pose significant ethical and operational risks, particularly the perpetuation of historical biases and opaque decision-making processes. This study investigates these tensions through qualitative analysis of expert interviews with AI developers, HR professionals, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategists, coupled with real-world case examples, including a biodefense firm whose vision-based AI system unintentionally excluded qualified candidates. Findings reveal that while AI-sensor platforms offer efficiency and personalized experiences, they can amplify bias, obscure accountability, and challenge legal compliance if not carefully designed and governed. Participants highlighted urgent needs for algorithmic transparency, human oversight, and inclusive system design to mitigate these risks. In response, this study proposes a human-centered framework for the ethical deployment of AI-sensor technologies in hiring, emphasizing continuous bias auditing, clear governance structures, and regulatory alignment. Ultimately, it argues that the transformative potential of intelligent sensing in HR depends not only on technical sophistication but on embedding these tools within sociotechnical systems committed to fairness, accountability, and inclusion.

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Journal Info

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vubeta

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Engineering Mechanical Engineering Transportation

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Vokasi Unesa Bulletin Of Engineering, Technology and Applied Science is a peer-reviewed, Quarterly International Journal, that publishes high-quality theoretical and experimental papers of permanent interest, that have not previously been published in a journal, in the field of engineering, ...