AI‑driven interview avatars are being rolled out by firms such as CodeSignal, Humanly and Eightfold, promising to let employers hear from virtually every applicant and to reduce traditional bias. Advocates argue the technology evaluates only spoken responses, while critics point out that the underlying models inherit the sexism and racism present on the internet, making true bias‑free hiring impossible. A journalist tested three such platforms, noting that some felt more natural than others, but each time wished the conversation had been with a human. The debate highlights the tension between efficiency, fairness and the need for genuine human interaction in hiring. Read more →