AI chatbots are increasingly conducting job interviews as recruiters cope with application surges

Summary

As AI-generated job applications flood hiring systems, recruiters are increasingly using AI chatbots to interview candidates at the screening stage. These interviews can take place via phone calls, text messaging, or video chats with on-screen avatars. While AI-powered hiring tools have been used for years, their use is expanding rapidly. Many job seekers find these AI interviews unsettling, but they are becoming a standard part of the recruitment process.