I’ve held hundreds of job interviews. We shouldn’t trust AI with it

June 25, 2026 — 3:50pm

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Congratulations, you’ve finally landed a job interview. After submitting your application, you’re invited to a phone call with a recruiter as the next stage.

You nervously prepare, rehearsing what you’re going to say in advance. The conversation begins innocently enough as you exchange pleasantries. “I appreciate you taking the time today,” says the interviewer. “So, for our conversation I’d love for you to think about a deal you’ve won in the past 12 months, and walk me through the sales process.”

You launch into a lengthy spiel about a success you’ve had recently. “That sounds like a significant win,” he says. “Can you tell me how you got in touch with that organisation?”

On the surface, this might sound like a regular job interview, except for one big difference, it’s not with a human. The recruiter is one of several AI ‘Interviewer Agents’ created by........

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