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I was interviewed by an AI bot for a job

The Verge / 3/11/2026

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Key Points

  • AI avatars are increasingly being used to conduct job interviews via one-on-one video calls, asking questions and analyzing candidate responses.
  • Several companies like CodeSignal, Humanly, and Eightfold are pioneering AI-led interview tools aimed at expanding the pool of candidates who get interviewed.
  • Proponents argue these AI interviews allow companies to consider virtually all applicants rather than just a select few, potentially democratizing hiring.
  • The rise of AI interviewers has sparked significant discussion and controversy regarding fairness, effectiveness, and candidate experience in the hiring process.
  • This trend reflects broader shifts in how AI technology is being integrated into recruitment and talent evaluation workflows in the job market.
Computer in center with an AI avatar designed as a woman is onscreen

Millions of people are on the job hunt right now - and for many people, landing a job in the AI era feels more intimidating than ever. That's why the onset of AI avatars running your job interview via one-on-one video call, asking you questions, and analyzing how well you respond has generated a lot of discussion - and controversy.

There are a handful of companies behind the rise in AI-led interviews, like CodeSignal, Humanly, Eightfold, and more. The creators of these AI tools say the benefit is that it allows companies to hear from virtually everyone who applies for a certain role instead of just a small subset, at least when it comes to …

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