AI interviews rolling out for some federal government hires, sources say
September 3, 2026 / 11:24 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The federal government is implementing AI in the interview process for some job applicants.
- The initiative will initially be tested on the Tech Force, an initiative to recruit private-sector tech experts.
- A platform called CodeSignal will be used for AI-powered interviews.
- AI will conduct structured interviews with standardized questions and provide recorded summaries to hiring managers.
- The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has encouraged agencies to use AI in hiring, with a call for human oversight.
- AI tools are also being used more heavily for administrative tasks within the personnel office.