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

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https://doi.org/10.26740/vubeta.v3i2.43923

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Artificial Intelligence , Talent Management , Hiring, Discrimination , Recruiting

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.

Author Biographies

Darrell Norman Burrell, Doctoral Examiner, Capital Technology University and Associate Ethics Fellow, Marymount University

Darrell Norman Burrell is a visiting scholar at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice at Rutgers University, where he is currently focusing his research on sustainability, health equity, and inclusive leadership. His work as a visiting researcher at the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics at the Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and as a post-doctoral public health researcher at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore, MD, has provided him with a unique perspective on issues related to health disparities, health technology access, telehealth, adolescent health, and health literacy. For more than 12 years, he has also served in various roles as a doctoral faculty member, dissertation chair, and research panel participant at Marymount University, the Florida Institute of Technology, Capitol Technology University, the University of Liverpool in the U.K., and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington D.C. Dr. Burrell is a Certified Diversity Professional and a Certified Executive Coach. Dr. Burrell is an alumnus of the Presidential Management Fellows Program www.pmf.gov with the U.S. Federal Government and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, where he managed and developed leadership and diversity programs for professionals in Public Health, Environmental Health, Emergency Response, Technology, and Engineering. Academically, Dr. Burrell has three doctorate degrees and six graduate degrees, including a Master of Research in Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Applications and Healthcare, along with additional graduate degrees in (H.R. Management, Management, Health Leadership, Sales and Marketing Management, Higher Education Administration, and Interfaith Action and Conflict Management). Dr. Burrell received his first doctoral degree in health education (DHEd), focusing on environmental public health and executive leadership coaching, at A.T. Still University in 2010. Dr. Burrell completed his 2nd doctorate, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cybersecurity Leadership at Capitol Technology University. In 2022, Dr. Burrell completed his 3rd Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Supply Chain Management at Capitol Technology University. He has over 20 years of management, teaching, and training experience in academia, government, and private industry. Dr. Burrell has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and more than 1200 Google Scholar citations. Dr. Burrell can be reached at dburrell@marymount.edu

Patricia Haley, Doctoral Candidate, Capitol Technology University

Patricia Haley is a Ph.D. candidate in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology University, specializing in organizational security and AI governance. She will defend her doctoral exegesis in 2025. Her research examines the sociotechnical challenges of implementing artificial intelligence with a focus on ethical and transparent decision-making frameworks for AI deployment in public safety contexts.
Educational Background. Patricia holds a Master's degree in Organization Development from American University and brings over two decades of senior-level experience in security consulting and law enforcement to her academic pursuits.
Professional Experience
Her distinguished career includes service as an FBI Special Agent and U.S. Marine Corps Major, where she led strategic initiatives in policy development, risk management, and the implementation of comprehensive security frameworks designed to safeguard organizational integrity. Her expertise encompasses the strategic management of complex security operations at executive levels.
Research Focus
Patricia's doctoral research examines the intersection of organizational theory and artificial intelligence governance, with a focus on developing frameworks that ensure the ethical deployment of AI. Her work incorporates international perspectives to inform AI policies that enhance both security and operational resilience on a global scale. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between technical AI capabilities and organizational implementation challenges.
Future Directions
Upon completion of her doctoral studies, Patricia plans to expand her consulting practice internationally, focusing on AI integration strategies for organizations worldwide. Her vision includes leveraging remote consulting methodologies to provide a global impact while engaging with diverse cultural contexts that inform her research and practice.
Research Interests: 
AI governance and ethics in public safety
Sociotechnical systems and organizational security
International AI policy frameworks
Risk management in AI deployment
Organizational resilience and AI integration

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