Would you actually trust an AI avatar to conduct a first-round interview?
I've been spending a lot of time thinking about where AI interviews are headed, and I'm curious how other people see it.
Most AI interview tools I've come across either feel like a chatbot with a different interface or rely on expensive avatar systems that charge by the minute. We started experimenting with a different approach using browser-based AI avatars that can be created from a single photo and a short voice sample. One unexpected benefit is that we don't have to charge people for idle time while a candidate is thinking or responding naturally.
The technical side is exciting, but I'm more interested in the human side of it.
If you were interviewing for a job, would talking to an AI avatar feel more natural than answering questions in a chat window, or would it make you less comfortable?
I'm also curious what people here think is still missing from AI interview tools. Is it the conversation quality, the realism, the pricing, or simply that candidates still prefer speaking with a real person?
I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts. We're building in this space, and honest feedback whether positive or critical is much more valuable than praise.