Few things seem creepier than algorithms mining our voices or photos to determine whether we should be considered for a job, and yet we’re not that far from this scenario at all. What’s more, it may not be as creepy as you think.
Should Companies Use AI to Assess Job Candidates?
Few things seem creepier than algorithms mining our voices or photos to determine whether we should be considered for a job, and yet we’re not that far from this scenario at all. What’s more, it may not be as creepy as you think. AI has the potential to significantly improve the way we identify talent as it can reduce the cost of making accurate predictions about one’s potential, while at the same time removing the bias and heuristics that so often cloud human judgement. AI algorithms simply leverage the same cues that humans do. The difference between humans and AI is that the latter can scale, can be automated, and if programmed correctly, will treat each candidate equally. What’s more, AI does not have an ego that needs to be managed. Of course, it’s essential to consider the legal and ethical implications of using these innovative tech tools, just as we do when we consider using traditional assessment methods. But it goes without saying that organizations — and individuals — will benefit enormously when new technologies can boost their ability to place the right person in the right job.