AI interviews rolling out for some federal government hires, sources say

September 3, 2026 / 11:24 AM EDT / CBS News

AI interviews rolling out for some federal government hires, sources say

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.