I was just rejected for a job because they said I used AI to answer the interview questions. But I didn't, so I'm confused. Do all employers assume everyone uses AI now?

p.s. Sorry that happened to you! Keep your head up.

I was just rejected for a job because they said I used AI to answer the interview questions. But I didn't, so I'm confused. Do all employers assume everyone uses AI now?

I suppose using AI to answer interview questions that are historically redundant, biased, and don’t really tell you much about a candidates... capabilities isn’t a moral issue i.e. worth punishing people for. Many companies use AI to write their jobs posts (description of job, qualifications, etc) too so it seems hypocritical. I’ve used AI Detectors myself to test its accuracy. It’s inaccurate half the time and you can alter sentences and change tone and it’ll say it’s “completely human,” even though it was written by AI. These detectors aren’t reliable and an effective tool for “weeding out,” whatever it’s supposed to. For people with cognitive disabilities, large language models help them formulate their ideas and make them cohesive. I know there are many concerns about AI and its long term effects in the human brain but I also think that the interview process needs a lot innovation in how it measures talent and competence. Responding to questions, even without using AI, doesn’t guarantee that the person is being completely honest about their experience level. Potential candidates might embellish reality because they want a job. I think most people unconsciously enhance elements of their skills to make themselves more compelling. more