The AI Arms Race in Technical Interviews Is Escalating
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Source: IEEE Spectrum AIPublish time unverified
Software engineering jobs are under threat from artificial intelligence. Some applicants are fighting back by using AI in the interview process, employing AI assistants that suggest responses on the fly during remote technical interviews. Meanwhile, some employers are countering with—you guessed it—AI. They’re applying AI-powered tools to detect telltale signs of AI use during interviews. This two-sided dynamic is turning hiring into an AI arms race with no clear winners.