According to Decrypt, AI avatars are revolutionizing the hiring process, with companies increasingly using digital personas to conduct job interviews. A report by customer service software company Tidio revealed that 85% of recruiters believe AI can replace some aspects of the hiring process. This shift raises questions about AI's effectiveness in evaluating candidates and its impact on hiring integrity. A recent Twitter post highlighted an AI agent conducting an interview, showcasing the growing use of digital avatars in recruitment. Brent Lupton, COO at AI agent developer Zeligate, noted that while some companies are cautiously exploring AI, he expects it to become more normalized by 2025. Companies like Zeligate, Sapia, Hour One, HeyGen, Paradox, and Synthesia are developing digital avatars for various roles, including corporate presentations, customer service, and candidate screening. Chipotle, in partnership with AI developer Paradox, created a virtual team member named Ava Cado, which is expected to reduce hiring time for restaurant positions by 75%. Microsoft's recent announcement of Copilot Studio, which allows the creation of AI agents, marks a new phase in AI development. Microsoft envisions AI agents as essential tools for organizations, ranging from simple prompt-and-response systems to fully autonomous agents. Despite the advancements, Lupton cautioned against replacing human resources experts entirely with AI, emphasizing that human resources require human involvement. While employers are eager to leverage AI in hiring, job seekers remain skeptical. A 2023 Pew Research study found that 41% of people opposed AI reviewing job applications, and 71% opposed AI making final hiring decisions. LinkedIn has heavily invested in AI, and job seekers are also using AI to enhance their resumes, leading to what HR experts call an

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