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Explainable AI

The first recruiting AI that explains its "why."

No more opaque algorithms. JetHire delivers precise candidate rankings with crystal-clear, logical explanations. Build trust with hiring managers and stay 100% legally compliant.

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Maria Kowalski

Senior Developer

92%
Match Score

Skill Match

React95%
TypeScript88%
Node.js72%

Experience Match

5+ years frontend development
Senior-level project ownership
Team leadership experience

Gap Analysis

Limited AWS/Cloud experience

AI Summary

Black-Box Danger

The "Black Box" Risk: Why Blind Trust in AI Endangers Your Company.

Most AI tools in recruiting give you a score, but no reasoning. This leads to three massive problems:

Liability Trap

If you cannot explain why a candidate was rejected, you are vulnerable to discrimination lawsuits.

Loss of Acceptance

Hiring managers distrust tools they don't understand. The result: The AI gets ignored.

EU AI Act Violations

The new EU regulatory framework mandates transparency for "high-risk AI systems" in human resources.

Transparency is not a feature – it's your shield.

Insight

Recruiting decisions are now subject to audit – as required by the EU AI Act and GDPR.

EU AI Act: AI in recruiting is classified as a "high-risk system". Every automated decision must be documented and explainable.

DSGVO Art. 22: Individuals have the right to an explanation of the logic behind automated decisions that significantly affect them.

A ranking without justification is worthless in modern legal systems – and can be costly.

The JetHire Method

We use Explainable AI (XAI). Instead of "rolling dice" on candidates in a secret database, JetHire digitally replicates the decision-making process of a human recruiter. We compare skills against requirements and document every step in natural language.

The Result

Every hiring decision becomes auditable, objective, and unassailable.

JetHire Transparency Features

See exactly why the AI rates each candidate – with detailed fit reports and transparent matching.

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Max Mustermann

Senior Sales Manager

90

Professional Experience

Relevant experience in B2B sales with proven success in new customer acquisition and account management.

85

Skills and Qualifications

Critical skills for the role are present: CRM expertise, negotiation skills, and industry knowledge.

90

Cultural and Organizational Fit

Strong value orientation and teamwork skills. Experience in similar company structures.

90

Notable Achievements

Proven achievements: 40% revenue increase, built a 5-person team, key account management.

80

Areas for Further Exploration

Development areas: International experience and digital sales channels to explore in interview.

Semantic Matching

Maria M.100
Susanne R.100
Jamal W.100
Peter H.100

Attribute Match

Peter H.100
Susanne R.100
Maria M.100
Jamal W.100

Deep Analysis

Peter H.
95%
Maria M.
88%
Jamal W.
82%
Susanne R.
75%

Candidate Briefings

Receive a written summary per applicant explaining why the AI assigned this score.

Skills Match

See graphically where exactly the match lies and where the gaps are.

Bias Prevention

Our AI ignores demographic data and focuses purely on the causality between experience and job profile.

EU AI Act & GDPR

Fully Compliant with EU AI Act & GDPR.

JetHire was built for Europe's strictest regulations. Every decision is auditable, documented, and legally compliant.

Insight

Recruiting decisions are now subject to audit. A ranking without justification is worthless in modern legal systems – and can be costly.

EU AI Act

High-Risk AI System

The EU AI Act classifies AI in recruiting as a high-risk system with strict transparency requirements:

  • Explainability of every decision in natural language
  • Human oversight for all automated processes
  • Documentation requirements for audits and reviews
  • Risk management and continuous monitoring
JetHire meets all requirements

GDPR

Article 22 GDPR

The GDPR protects applicants from purely automated decisions with legal effect:

  • EU hosting with no data transfer to third countries
  • Right to access and deletion guaranteed at all times
  • No automated rejections without human review
  • Transparent consent and data processing
JetHire meets all requirements
How JetHire fulfills both regulations
  • Every assessment is documented in natural language and exportable
  • Audit reports for legal and works council with one click
  • No automated rejections – only recommendations for your final decision
  • 100% EU hosting, no data sharing with third parties, full GDPR compliance

What does a wrong decision cost?

A discrimination lawsuit is not just a financial risk—it's massive administrative burden and a threat to your employer brand.

Germany

Medium
Compensation~3 months salary
Legal Costs€5–15k (own lawyer)

Burden of proof on employer. Employer liable for external recruiter errors.

Austria

Low–Medium
Compensation€1,000–5,000
Legal CostsLoser pays all

GBK proceedings lengthy. Success principle in court.

Switzerland

Low
CompensationMax. 3 months salary
Legal CostsVery high (CHF 300–600/h)

Reputation damage weighs heavily in small labor market.

USA

Very high
CompensationUnlimited
Legal CostsExtreme (Discovery costs!)

90% end in settlement. Discovery costs often 5 figures.

Strategic Risks (Global)

Recruiter Liability

Employers liable for external recruiter errors. Watch for indemnity clauses in contracts.

Documentation Duty

Every rejection must be legally archived. Permanent cost factor for HR.

Algorithmic Bias

Anyone using AI tools carries the risk. Liability for the software's "black box".

Recommendation

D&O insurance or employment law legal protection is almost essential in DE, AT and USA to cover defense costs.

Compliance Check

Does Your System Meet EU AI Act Requirements?

Use this interactive checklist to verify if your current recruiting AI meets EU AI Act requirements.

Question 1 of 813%
Art. 13 – Transparency
Critical

Explainability of every decision

The system must be able to justify every candidate evaluation in natural language.

JetHire meets all 8 requirements

Our platform was built from the ground up for EU AI Act compliance.

100% compliant

Frequently Asked Questions about Explainable AI

Everything you need to know about compliance, EU AI Act and GDPR in AI-powered recruiting.

End the Black Box.

Learn in a 15-minute demo how JetHire makes your recruiting decisions transparent and legally compliant.