Candidates are hitting back at employers using AI interviews (www.techradar.com)

A new study by Greenhouse has revealed a growing backlash among job candidates against the use of AI in interviews. Nearly half (47%) of UK job seekers reported participating in AI-driven interviews, yet 82% stated they were not informed beforehand about the technology's involvement. This lack of transparency has led 30% of candidates to refuse job offers that included AI interviews, with significant concerns about pre-recorded video evaluations and AI oversight during the process. Furthermore, biases related to age and ethnicity were reported, raising ethical alarms within the hiring community. The significance of this trend is twofold: it underscores a critical need for transparency in AI recruitment practices and highlights candidates' desire for fairness in hiring processes. While many candidates advocate for AI’s potential benefits, such as easing the burden of traditional applications, they emphasize the importance of clear communications regarding how AI tools are deployed. The study suggests a demand for better regulation around AI usage in hiring settings, revealing that 40% of candidates want employers to disclose their AI tools openly, with many favoring the choice of human interviews over automated systems.