AI in development recruitment: Time-saver or barrier to inclusion?

Artificial intelligence is streamlining development recruitment, but it’s not a solution for fairness or fit — and in some cases, hiring organizations tell Devex, it may even be getting in the way.

“Its rapid development has raised both opportunities and challenges, especially in hiring. The public accessibility of AI tools has, at times, made it harder to assess candidates fairly,” a World Health Organization spokesperson told Devex in an email.

The likes of AI programs such as ChatGPT, Lindy, and HireVue are being used to write job descriptions, screen resumes, source candidates, create assessments, and conduct interviews.

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