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Sep 21, 2025
Danielle Abril, a technology-in-the-workplace reporter for The Washington Post, explores how AI is revolutionizing hiring practices. She shares insights from her own experiences with AI recruiters and discusses the use of AI tools during interviews. Abril highlights the challenges young workers face in a tough job market and the ethical implications of AI, including job displacement versus task automation. She delves into worker sentiments about AI, the role of unions, and the hidden adoption of AI in workplaces, painting a vivid picture of the future of work.
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Awkward Virtual Recruiter Interview
- Danielle Abril narrated her awkward experience interviewing with a virtual recruiter that sounded human but felt like a scam.
- The AI interrupted or mis-timed responses, missed context, and cut off answers without clarifying follow-ups.
Candidates Using AI In Interviews
- Job seekers use tools like ChatGPT live during interviews to craft answers in real time.
- Candidates sometimes read AI-generated responses aloud while an interviewer talks.
Young Graduates Feeling AI Pressure
- Early research shows AI-exposed industries saw rising unemployment among recent grads.
- Oxford found a 1.6 percentage-point rise in unemployment for recent college graduates since mid-2023.