Fika Jobs raises $4M to build platform where AI agents interview candidates (techcrunch.com)

Stockholm-based startup Fika Jobs has announced a $4 million pre-seed funding round to develop an innovative video-first hiring platform that employs AI agents to conduct interviews. Designed as a blend of LinkedIn and TikTok, Fika's platform allows candidates to create short video profiles instead of relying solely on traditional resumes. This approach helps job seekers showcase their personality and communication skills, with the AI, powered by Google’s Gemini models, generating personalized interview questions based on candidates' LinkedIn profiles. After their AI-led interview, candidates receive a live profile of video snippets, which employers can browse. This platform aims to address the inefficiencies and biases present in conventional hiring processes, particularly for early-career professionals and individuals from non-traditional backgrounds. By allowing candidates to maintain video profiles that make their unique traits more visible, Fika Jobs could transform how employers assess cultural fit and communication skills early in recruitment. However, the shift to video profiles also raises concerns about potential biases based on race, age, or appearance, underlining the complex ethical landscape of AI in hiring. Early access for candidates is set to begin this week, with a broader launch planned for fall 2023.