There’s an AI for every step in the hiring process

The firms that sell AI tools to automate recruiting have started to work the pandemic into their pitches to prospective clients: As the economy tanks and the hiring process moves almost entirely online, AI recruiting tools offer a chance to save some money and make use of new troves of digital data on prospective candidates.

In fact, the field is expected to expand during the crisis and has been attracting new investment. It’s not just automated resume-sifting: There are firms competing to automate every stage of the hiring process. And while the machines seldom make hiring decisions on their own, critics say their use can perpetuate discrimination and inequality.

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