All Content from Business Insider | Has an AI agent interviewed you for a job? Take our survey. by Sarah E. Needleman

Certain companies have started conducting first-round interviews led by AI.gremlin/Getty Images

Some employers are inviting applicants to participate in early-stage interviews led by AI agents.The strategy is often used by employers with high-volume hiring needs and startups looking to scale.Have you been interviewed for a job by an AI agent? Take our survey below.Forget the small talk. If you're looking for a new job, you may be invited to interview with a recruiter who doesn't blink.

In recent years, some employers have begun inviting job applicants to participate in job interviews led by AI agents — sometimes called bots — rather than human recruiters. A 2025 survey of 1,084 hiring decision-makers in the US and the UK found that 20% now do this. The research was commissioned by TestGorilla, a talent-assessment platform.

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Survey: Has an AI agent interviewed you for a job?

Some employers are tapping the tech to act as a human recruiter. If you've been in the hot seat, Business Insider would like to hear from you.

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