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 →

The White House is preparing an executive order that would prohibit the use of Anthropic's AI tools across federal agencies. The move follows Anthropic's legal challenge to a Trump administration designation that labeled the company a supply‑chain risk. During a court hearing, the Justice Department declined to promise that no further penalties would be imposed, and a judge set a preliminary hearing date for late March. The dispute stems from Anthropic's refusal to allow its technology to be used by the Pentagon for any lawful purpose, raising concerns about surveillance and autonomous weaponry. The case highlights tensions between the government’s national‑security claims and the tech industry's ethical standards. Read more →