A Reddit user recently sparked a widespread debate after recounting an unsettling interview experience that appeared to involve an AI-powered interviewer rather than a real human being. Posting their story on the subreddit r/interviews, the user explained that they had received what seemed like a standard email invitation for an online job interview. Without suspecting anything unusual, they joined the scheduled video call—only to encounter something that felt increasingly strange as the conversation went on.
On the screen appeared a woman who smiled politely, nodded occasionally, and asked questions in a perfectly timed manner. At first, the user noticed subtle oddities—her head movements seemed repetitive, her expressions slightly robotic, and her reactions almost too calculated. Assuming it was just a glitchy internet connection, the candidate dismissed it and continued with the discussion. However, as the conversation progressed, it became clear that something was not quite right.
The woman’s speech patterns were unnervingly flawless — no pauses, no filler words, no moments of hesitation. Every response she gave sounded rehearsed, almost algorithmic. Out of curiosity, the candidate decided to ask her a reflective question: why she thought the role was important. The answer came instantly—an articulate, textbook-perfect response that sounded straight out of a script. To test the situation further, the candidate repeated the question. To their shock, the interviewer replied with the exact same words, tone, and phrasing. A third attempt produced the same mechanical repetition.
Before the candidate could process what was happening, the screen briefly froze and then resumed, with the “interviewer” continuing as if nothing had occurred. That moment left the user convinced that the person on the other side wasn’t human at all, but a highly advanced AI avatar programmed for recruitment purposes. They ended their post by questioning whether companies should be more transparent when using artificial intelligence in interviews, pointing out that candidates deserve to know if they are speaking to a machine rather than a person.
The story quickly went viral, igniting a heated debate about ethics and transparency in the hiring process. Many Reddit users expressed shock at how realistic AI has become, blurring the line between human interaction and machine precision. One commenter suggested that AI-led interviews are already becoming the norm and emphasized the need for companies to disclose when artificial intelligence is being used. Another user voiced concern that if such practices continue unchecked, people might soon find themselves working for AI systems instead of merely with them — a sobering reflection of how fast technology is transforming human employment.
On the screen appeared a woman who smiled politely, nodded occasionally, and asked questions in a perfectly timed manner. At first, the user noticed subtle oddities—her head movements seemed repetitive, her expressions slightly robotic, and her reactions almost too calculated. Assuming it was just a glitchy internet connection, the candidate dismissed it and continued with the discussion. However, as the conversation progressed, it became clear that something was not quite right.
The woman’s speech patterns were unnervingly flawless — no pauses, no filler words, no moments of hesitation. Every response she gave sounded rehearsed, almost algorithmic. Out of curiosity, the candidate decided to ask her a reflective question: why she thought the role was important. The answer came instantly—an articulate, textbook-perfect response that sounded straight out of a script. To test the situation further, the candidate repeated the question. To their shock, the interviewer replied with the exact same words, tone, and phrasing. A third attempt produced the same mechanical repetition.
Before the candidate could process what was happening, the screen briefly froze and then resumed, with the “interviewer” continuing as if nothing had occurred. That moment left the user convinced that the person on the other side wasn’t human at all, but a highly advanced AI avatar programmed for recruitment purposes. They ended their post by questioning whether companies should be more transparent when using artificial intelligence in interviews, pointing out that candidates deserve to know if they are speaking to a machine rather than a person.
The story quickly went viral, igniting a heated debate about ethics and transparency in the hiring process. Many Reddit users expressed shock at how realistic AI has become, blurring the line between human interaction and machine precision. One commenter suggested that AI-led interviews are already becoming the norm and emphasized the need for companies to disclose when artificial intelligence is being used. Another user voiced concern that if such practices continue unchecked, people might soon find themselves working for AI systems instead of merely with them — a sobering reflection of how fast technology is transforming human employment.
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