$2)$ Please read the article summary, the article explains some concerns the ACLU has about Job Hiring Assessments: Job hiring assessments can unfairly discriminate against individuals based on protected characteristics, particularly for historically excluded individuals. Automated decision$-$making tools like artificial intelligence $($AI$)$ are widely adopted in hiring processes, potentially leading to bias and discrimination. The Griggs v$.$ Duke Power Co case highlighted the use of bogus tests to block Black workers' promotions. Combining AI with these tests increases risks of harm, exacerbating barriers to employment based on race, gender, disability, and other protected characteristics. Racial discrimination in employment tests is a controversial issue, but less awareness exists about its impact on disabled applicants. The rise of personality assessments raises concerns about general questions that don't directly relate to job abilities and may not capture traits associated with autism or mental health conditions. Employers should avoid using assessments that carry a high risk of discrimination, risk screening out potential employees, impact workplace diversity, and face legal liability. Vendors must be held accountable for their marketing tools, demanding inclusive design, incorporating disabled perspectives, and conducting thorough audits for discrimination.

A$)**$The individual needs to write a paragraph and to say one or two things they read about in the ACLU$$S article summary that they found interesting, concerning, informative, or enlightening. Does the individual agree with the ACLU's position? Why or why not?

$3)$ Please answer the following question: Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, also known as vicarious liability, in which one of the following scenarios would the employer be held liable for the actions of an employee? $(**$Please choose the correct answer from $($A$-$D$).$

A$)$ Professor Martinez decides that teaching courses at a community college and a state university is too much work, so the professor decides to rob Chase Bank and then escape to the beaches of Italy instead. The professor$$s plans fail when the teller at the bank realizes her weapon is her son's Nerf gun. While Martinez is in jail awaiting trial, the teller decides to sue Dr$.$ Crawford and the state university.

B$)$ Sally Jones works from home as an independent contractor performing medical coding services for Steward Healthcare. Sally has Joe Citizen contracted to put a deck on the back of her house and then refuses to pay him when he is done. Joe tries to sue Steward.

C$)$ Taylor Swift is on tour being paid by Acme Tours America. Right before she is about to launch into one of her greatest hits, she yells a defamatory statement into the microphone. She yells, "JLo doesn't sing any of her songs live and uses Autotune on her albums." JLo sues Acme Tours.

D$)$ Joe Citizen is stocking the shelves at Market Basket and drops a glass bottle of olive oil on the ground, and it breaks, spilling oil all over the ground. He is slow to clean it up$,$ and Sally Jones slips on the oil and breaks her ankle.