The 404 Media Podcast An Open Source Search Engine to Replace Google
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Feb 14, 2024 Discover how brands are using AI-driven personality tests in hiring, including a quirky 3D alien assessment that provokes laughter and critique. Then, explore an innovative open-source search engine aiming to challenge Google’s dominance, allowing users to customize their search experiences. The conversation also touches on the viral yet untrue story about a toothbrush botnet, shedding light on misinformation in the digital age. This mix of tech and humor makes for an engaging discussion!
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Weird Visual Personality Test For Job Applicants
- Emmanuel describes applying to Olive Garden and encountering Paradox's visual personality test featuring a blue alien named Ash.
- He counted about 80 slides and found the process annoying and time-consuming for low-wage jobs.
Personality Tests Add Friction And Exclusion
- The Paradox test adds friction to already onerous job applications and screens applicants beyond basic qualifications.
- This visual, branded testing can exclude candidates for jobs like dishwashing or bartending based on personality metrics.
Tests Can Reinforce Hiring Biases
- Historical research shows personality tests are of limited accuracy and can systematically disadvantage marginalized groups.
- The tests' apparent neutrality masks biases that entrench existing power structures in hiring.