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Job applicant stunned to discover his interviewer is an AI avatar
AI-powered job interviews raise concerns: A job seeker's encounter with an AI avatar interviewer has sparked debate about the effectiveness and implications of using artificial intelligence in the hiring process. Jack Ryan, a marketer and disabled athlete, described his experience of being interviewed by an AI avatar as "a perfect demonstration of late-stage capitalism." The AI avatar, developed by Melbourne-based startup Fairgo, conducted the interview by asking questions about work experience and encouraging creative responses. Ryan expressed skepticism about AI's ability to interpret human emotions and facial reactions effectively during interviews. Challenges for disabled job seekers: The introduction of AI-powered...
read Sep 29, 202473% of AI pros intend to change jobs this year — everyone else isn’t so optimistic
Tech job market outlook: Mixed signals and AI optimism: A recent Dice survey of 910 tech professionals and employers reveals a complex landscape in the tech job market, with short-term caution and long-term confidence coexisting alongside a particular enthusiasm for AI-related careers. The survey indicates a split sentiment among tech professionals, with 31% expressing cautious optimism about economic conditions over the next year, while an equal percentage remains pessimistic. Despite short-term uncertainties, 80% of respondents anticipate growth in the tech industry over the next five years, signaling long-term confidence in the sector's prospects. Only 40% of tech professionals feel confident...
read Sep 27, 2024How to address the AI skills training gender gap
The AI skills gender gap: The artificial intelligence revolution is poised to significantly impact the workforce, with women facing disproportionate effects despite lower engagement in AI upskilling compared to their male counterparts. Hiring executives overwhelmingly prefer candidates with AI skills, with 71% favoring those possessing such capabilities. Research indicates that AI-induced job losses will predominantly affect women without college degrees in entry-level positions. A stark gender disparity exists in AI skills training, with 72% of participants in generative AI courses globally and in the UK being male. This gap is most pronounced among individuals aged 28-43, a crucial demographic for...
read Sep 26, 2024Labor Department issues new AI guidelines to ensure inclusive hiring
New AI hiring guidelines aim to promote inclusivity: The US Labor Department has introduced a voluntary framework to ensure inclusive hiring practices for people with disabilities when using artificial intelligence in recruitment processes. The AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework is based on practices from the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and provides guidance on applying AI risk-management practices to specific use cases or industries. The framework aims to help employers leverage AI technology to advance inclusive hiring policies while managing associated risks, particularly for people with disabilities. This initiative comes as part of the Biden administration's efforts to address concerns...
read Sep 23, 2024How to Get a Job in AI
The AI job market boom: The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is creating numerous high-paying job opportunities, prompting many to consider transitioning into this dynamic field. The AI job market is experiencing significant expansion, with roles offering competitive salaries and exciting career prospects. As the demand for AI professionals continues to rise, there is a growing need for individuals with specialized skills and knowledge in this field. Essential skills for AI success: Building a strong foundation in key technical areas is crucial for those aspiring to enter the AI industry. Prompt engineering has emerged as a critical skill, allowing professionals...
read Sep 23, 2024Why Prompt Engineering is One of the Most Prized Skills In Today’s Job Market
The rise of prompt engineering: Prompt engineering has emerged as a critical skill in the era of large language models (LLMs), enabling users to effectively communicate with and harness the power of advanced AI systems. Prompt engineering is described as the art and science of crafting prompts to generate accurate, relevant, and creative outputs from AI systems that align with the user's intent. This skill allows individuals, regardless of technical expertise, to effectively "program" complex multi-billion parameter AI systems in the cloud. LLMs, built on deep learning algorithms and trained on massive text datasets, use prompts to generate human-quality text,...
read Sep 23, 2024How Mercor Uses AI to Conduct Interviews and Match Candidates with Jobs
AI-powered job marketplace revolutionizes hiring: Mercor, a startup founded by three 21-year-old Thiel Fellows, has developed an AI-driven platform that has vetted 300,000 job candidates and is now valued at $250 million. Rapid growth and profitability: Mercor's innovative approach to talent acquisition has led to impressive financial results and investor interest. The company has reached a revenue run rate in the tens of millions, with 50% month-over-month growth and maintained profitability. Mercor recently raised $32 million in a Series A funding round led by Benchmark, with additional investments from notable figures such as Peter Thiel, Jack Dorsey, and OpenAI board...
read Sep 22, 2024Magnit’s AI-Powered Workforce Management Platform Makes Finding Talent Easier
AI-powered workforce management: Magnit, a global staffing and talent provider, has introduced an AI-powered Integrated Workforce Management Platform and assistant called "Maggi" to revolutionize the hiring process for temporary and seasonal jobs. The new platform aims to simplify and accelerate talent acquisition by providing hiring managers with a single interface to access data, sourcing, and workforce management tools. Maggi, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4, is designed to be more than a typical chatbot, offering advanced features and capabilities to streamline the hiring process. The AI assistant is connected to Magnit's extensive datasets, including customer data, public sources, and curated industry information....
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