Link: Is AI Better Than Humans at Interviewing People? — The Information

Artificial intelligence (AI) interviewers are proving more effective in job interviews than human counterparts. A study involving over 70,000 applicants found that candidates interviewed by AI were 12% more likely to be hired.

The research, conducted by the University of Chicago and the University of Rotterdam, also showed higher retention rates for AI-interviewed candidates. They were 17% more likely to stay in their job after a month.

Despite concerns about AI in recruitment, most candidates preferred AI interviewers when given the choice. A whopping 78% opted for AI over human interviewers before the interview.

The shift towards AI in HR is driven by advancements in conversational AI technologies from major tech companies. These tools are becoming integral in automating recruiting and interviewing processes.

Brian Jabarian, the lead author, highlighted that AI interviewers allow candidates to speak more freely, capturing more details. This capability might explain the preference and higher efficacy of AI interviewers.

Further research is planned to explore AI's broader potential in HR, signaling a transformative shift in how recruitment might evolve. Jabarian emphasized the significant impact even a minor improvement in hiring quality could have over millions of candidates. #

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