Jobseekers Prefer AI Interviewers

In a 70,000‑applicant randomized trial, 78% chose an AI voice recruiter when offered the option. Lower‑scoring applicants were more likely to pick AI, and AI‑led interviews elicited more hiring‑relevant information and received higher performance scores. — If candidates actively prefer AI interviewers, adoption could accelerate and change fairness, anxiety, and selection dynamics in hiring.