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Ask HN: Would you find taking a one sided AI interview weird?

2 points by sss111 ↗ HN
I recently got invited for a virtual on-demand interview. The process requires the use of computer vision, presumably to analyze my emotions & reactions. While I understand the potential benefits, I'm also aware of the ongoing debates about biases and limitations of computer vision, especially in recruitment contexts.

Would fellow devs be comfortable with this? Do you think the potential benefits outweigh the concerns? How do you feel about companies using such technology in their hiring processes?

Here's the interview platform's website: https://easyhire.me/ (Please scroll down to Emotion Analysis)

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smoldesu
I would consider it, only if I could attain an identical copy of the data they extract from my interview.
sss111
that's the thing, they won't provide you with any data they extract. It's a blackbox.
DamonHD
I wouldn't want to do it.
version_five
I don't care much about the privacy aspect. I wouldn't do it because it's degrading to make someone talk to a computer instead of a real person because the company is too lazy to interview you. If they treat you this badly during the interview, what does that say about actually working there? If they can't be bothered to have a short discussion with me, why would I waste my time recording something in hope that their shitty CV model will rate me high enough.
JohnFen
There is nothing about that I would be comfortable with, and I simply wouldn't do it.

For one thing, a legitimate interview has to be a two-way street. I'm interviewing them just as much as they're interviewing me. If I can't get what I need from the "interview", I'm out.

For another, if they really are analyzing my image to try to read my mind, then I don't trust that company's judgement. I'm out.

And also, if a company is dehumanizing me right up front like that, can you imagine the nightmare that must be waiting if I were to actually work there? I can. I'm out.

version_five
> For another, if they really are analyzing my image to try to read my mind, then I don't trust that company's judgement. I'm out.

Right, they might as well ask you to submit to a phrenology exam. All people seem to care about is they "AI" results are uncorrelated with race and gender and whatnot. They could otherside be complet bullshit, but as long as it's equal bullshit nobody seems concerned about using physiognomy to determine if you hire someone. Maybe it's just by broad forehead talking .