Would You Trust AI for Your Next Job Interview? Experts WARN: It’s Coming, Minnesota!
A new survey reveals only 32% of Minnesotans trust AI to handle job interviews. What do you think? đ #News #StPaulMN #Minnesota #Tech
ST. PAUL, MN – A fresh wave of artificial intelligence tools is crashing into workplaces across the U.S., but Minnesota workers arenât ready to let machines take over one key task: job interviews. A new survey shows a clear divideâmost people still want a human behind the desk when vying for a new gig.
Survey Reveals Unease with AI-Led Hiring
Talker Research, working with Newsweek, polled 1,000 Americans on their thoughts about AI conducting job interviews. The results? A hefty 43% said theyâd feel uneasy with an AI interviewer, while just 32% were okay with it. Another 26% sat on the fence, unsure about trusting a bot with their career fate.
âThe discomfort stems from a fundamental fear of dehumanization and loss of dignity; itâs akin to pitching your life story to a vending machine,â Lars Nyman, chief marketing officer of CUDO Compute, said.
He noted that while AI shines in tasks like scheduling or crunching data, it falters when empathy and judgmentâhallmarks of a good interviewâare needed.
Age Plays a Role in AI Skepticism
The survey broke down responses by generation, showing older workers are especially wary. Among Baby Boomers, 56% rejected the idea of AI interviews, while 40% of Gen X shared that discomfort.
Younger generations appeared more open, though the majority still leaned toward human interaction.
AI in Hiring: Inevitable but Limited?
Despite the reluctance, experts see AI creeping into the hiring process soon.
Nord Comms co-founder Philip Gjørup predicts companies will train AI to spot the exact skills and traits they want in candidates.
âI believe it is very likely that AI will be used for job interviews in the near future, as companies can train AI to identify precisely the attributes and qualifications they seek,â Gjørup said.
Nyman agreed, suggesting AI could turbocharge the hiring timeline.
âThe leap to AI-led interviews was only a matter of time,â he said.
Yet both experts stressed a catch: AI canât fully grasp interpersonal skillsâleaving humans in the loop for now.
âThat said, itâs unlikely that AI will completely replace human interviewers â at least for now,â Gjørup said.
Whatâs Next for AI in the Workplace?
As AI tools multiply, the balance between efficiency and human connection remains tricky.
For now, most Americans signal theyâd rather face a person than a program when chasing their next job opportunity. The survey paints a vivid picture: technology may be advancing, but trust in it lags behind.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below because your opinion matters!
FAQ: AI Job Interviews in Minnesota
Q: Are Minnesota companies using AI for job interviews now?
A: No specific Minnesota data exists, but experts predict AI hiring tools will spread nationwide soon, including here.
Q: Can AI completely take over job interviews?
A: Not currentlyâAI speeds up hiring, but it struggles to assess interpersonal skills, keeping humans involved.
Q: Why do some Minnesotans dislike AI interviews?
A: A survey found 43% of Americans, especially older generations like 56% of Baby Boomers, feel uneasy about AI lacking human judgment.
Q: How might AI affect job hunting in Minnesota?
A: AI could quickly filter skills and applications, though itâs less adept at evaluating a candidateâs full abilities.
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