Employers are blindsiding candidates with AI interviews—and scaring them off

Employers are blindsiding candidates with AI interviews—and scaring them off

A new report from hiring platform Greenhouse found that 63% of job seekers have been interviewed by AI during the hiring process—and they’re not happy about it.

63 percent of job seekers have faced AI interviews, and 38 percent walked away

AI interviews have quickly become the norm when it comes to hiring for new positions, but many job seekers are reporting poor experiences and unclear rules around how artificial intelligence is being used. A new report from hiring platform Greenhouse found that most job seekers have now encountered AI during interviews, and many feel transparency and trust are major problems. The report surveyed 2,950 active job seekers and found that 63 percent…

63% of Job Seekers Have Faced an AI Interview. Most Haven't Had a Good One Yet

A new report by Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, reveals that AI interviews have become mainstream, but the first wave has failed on transparency, trust, and candidate experience. Nearly two-thirds (63%) have now been interviewed by an AI, up 13 percentage points from six months ago, according to the Greenhouse 2026 Candidate AI Interview Report, which