AI job interview technology left Houston resident Leo Humphries, 25, facing a glitchy robot instead of a human on May 13, 2025. The automated interviewer repeated phrases, failed to respond, and ended the call abruptly, exposing flaws in digital hiring systems.

While Humphries’s experience highlighted the unpredictability of AI interview bots, HR consultant Bryan Driscoll warned such systems can dehumanize applicants and reinforce bias. As more companies adopt AI for hiring, concerns about fairness and the reliability of automation intensify.