{
  "id": 18885707,
  "title": "Employed job seekers are shunning companies which use AI interviews — and I don't blame them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/employed-job-seekers-are-shunning-companies-which-use-ai-interviews",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-08T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/employed-job-seekers-are-shunning-companies-which-use-ai-interviews-and-i-dont-blame-them"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AI interviews are causing employed job seekers to avoid participating in the application process, according to new research. A survey conducted by Use.AI across several regions found that 58% of employed individuals who attended an AI interview would decline if other job opportunities were available. Only 14% of unemployed job seekers withdrew from a hiring process that included an AI interview, highlighting the impact of financial security and other options on willingness to participate. The survey suggests that relying solely on AI interviews may be a mistake for companies, as it could deter qualified candidates and limit their pool of applicants. Matthew Freire, Managing Director of Use.AI, emphasized the importance of considering candidates' preferences when evaluating their suitability for the system. While AI interviews may save time and money in the short term, failing to attract qualified candidates could ultimately lead to lost productivity and profit. The research also underscores the challenges posed by AI interviews for those who rely heavily on non-verbal cues, such as body language and facial expressions, as these factors are not captured by automated systems.",
  "summary": "Jobseekers are declining the offer of an interview with an AI system, with those who attend the interview declaring they would rather have avoided it.",
  "key_points": [
    "58% of employed job seekers decline AI interviews for better opportunities",
    "Unemployed job seekers less likely to withdraw from AI interview process",
    "Companies risk losing qualified candidates by relying on AI interviews"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}