Tech Firms Bring Back In-Person Interviews Amid AI Hiring Concerns

As technology advances, some tech firms are bringing job interviews back in person to combat the use of AI in hiring. Stanford economics professor Nick Bloom said that AI is causing tech companies to revive in-person interviews because candidates can use AI prompts during online interviews and simply read out answers.

Bloom noted that 'a lot of tech firms used to hire folks based on coding tests. They can't do that anymore.' He attributed this shift to the growing concern that candidates are using AI-assisted applications and fraud.

In fact, a recent report by Greenhouse found that 39% of US hiring managers were conducting more in-person interviews 'to verify' candidates amid worries about AI-assisted applications and fraud. This trend continues even when looking at data from the UK, Ireland, and Germany.

However, not all tech companies are moving away from AI in hiring. Some, like Google, have launched pilots that allow software engineering candidates to use approved AI assistants during interviews. Others, such as Cisco, are placing greater emphasis on skills like problem-solving and critical thinking alongside culture fit.