Tech firms are bringing job interviews back in person to stop AI use, RTO guru says

Stanford professor Nick Bloom says AI is undermining virtual coding tests and interviews, leading some tech firms to hold final and middle interview rounds in person. Bloom, described in the article as an RTO guru, said companies are changing their hiring processes in response to the ease with which candidates can use AI tools. The article's headline describes the move as bringing job interviews back in person.

A Greenhouse report found that 39% of US hiring managers were conducting more in-person interviews to verify candidates. The report indicates that more than a third of US hiring managers surveyed have increased their use of in-person interviews. Bloom's comments describe the move as a direct reaction to AI's role in the hiring process. The 39% figure also means a majority of hiring managers have not reported increasing in-person interviews.

The trend suggests that AI is reshaping not only how work is done but also how workers are evaluated. Some companies continue to rely on virtual interviews, while others have added in-person stages to confirm that candidates possess the skills they claim. The long-term impact on hiring practices remains unclear, according to the article. The example of tech firms adjusting interview formats illustrates how AI's capabilities are prompting employers to reconsider established recruitment methods.