Amazon is cracking down on the use of AI tools in job interviews, citing ethical challenges and a debate in Silicon Valley.
Some Amazon employees view AI tools as beneficial, while others see them as dishonest.
Generative AI tools like coding assistants provide live answers during job interviews, potentially giving candidates an unfair advantage.
Amazon aims to restrict the use of AI tools in interviews, believing it hampers evaluating candidates' authentic skills.
Internal guidelines at Amazon warn against using GenAl tools in interviews, with disqualification as a consequence if violated.
The rise of generative AI poses ethical challenges, with concerns about unfair advantages and authenticity in evaluating candidates.
Amazon shares tips on identifying applicants using gen AI tools, such as candidates typing while being questioned or reading answers rather than responding naturally.
Job seekers using AI tools in interviews is not unique to Amazon and is considered a 'mainstream' problem across industries.
While some see AI tools as unethical for job interviews, others argue it could raise the bar for evaluation and assessment of candidates.
The debate around AI tools in job interviews extends beyond Amazon, with varying perspectives on their impact on the hiring process.