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Job Seekers Fear AI Hiring Bias, Demand Human Touch

5/14/2025

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A growing number of companies—over two-thirds—are embracing AI for hiring, yet job seekers are wary. A recent survey found that 62% would steer clear of firms that lean too heavily on technology. Candidates crave human interaction in interviews, fearing AI's shortcomings in evaluating soft skills and its risk of reinforcing biases.

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A growing number of companies—over two-thirds—are embracing AI for hiring, yet job seekers are wary. A recent survey found that 62% would steer clear of firms that lean too heavily on technology. Candidates crave human interaction in interviews, fearing AI's shortcomings in evaluating soft skills and its risk of reinforcing biases.