Robots screening robots: Inside the AI arms race reshaping hiring
The hiring process is caught in an "AI arms race" where both job applicants and companies are increasingly using AI tools. Over half of candidates use AI for applications, while nearly 90% of companies employ AI for screening résumés due to high volume. Experts suggest this "mutually assured destruction" scenario is detrimental, leading to a lack of entry-level talent and potentially hindering the development of future workforces. AI
IMPACT Accelerates the need for human oversight in hiring and raises concerns about the future talent pipeline.