Revolutionizing Hiring: Seattle Startup Humanly Introduces AI Video Interviewers

Humanly's AI Interviewer: A Glimpse into the Future of Hiring

Seattle-based startup Humanly has taken a bold step into the future of recruitment with its latest innovation: AI video interviewers. Designed to mimic human interviewers, these AI agents aim to streamline the hiring process, making it more efficient and equitable.

An AI-generated job interviewer made to look and sound like Sarah Bernstein, people operations manager at Humanly, interviews the real Bernstein in a demo video.

How It Works

Humanly's AI interviewer engages candidates in a video conversation, asking relevant questions and analyzing responses. Built on data from over 4 million interview interactions, the AI provides recruiters with detailed feedback, including strengths, gaps, and a candidate score.

The Vision Behind the Technology

CEO Prem Kumar emphasizes that the goal isn't to replace human interviewers but to ensure every candidate gets a fair chance. With only 5% of applicants typically reaching a human interviewer, this tool aims to bridge the gap, offering a scalable solution for high-volume hiring.

Mixed Reactions

While some hail this as a breakthrough in recruitment, others express concerns about the lack of human touch. Critics argue that candidates might feel less seen and heard, potentially undermining trust in the hiring company.

The Bigger Picture

Humanly's innovation is part of a broader trend where AI is increasingly involved in recruitment, from resume screening to autonomous interviews. As the New York Times noted, "You thought artificial intelligence was coming for your job? First, it’s coming for your job interviewer."

Founded in 2018, Humanly has raised $24 million to date and serves large companies outside the tech industry that hire in high volumes.