Comedian sends AI stand-in to job interview with chatbot
A comedian who went viral had his AI, named Victor, join a session with a chatbot, and the meeting quickly turned chaotic.
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What happened
A comedian brought an AI representative to a job interview where the interviewer was also an AI. The influencer's AI, dubbed Victor, sat in on another interview with a chatbot, and the situation descended into chaos. The episode spread widely online.
Why it matters
The episode has sparked fears for humanity's future as more companies replace human interviewers with AI.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 6:39 PM ET: A comedian's trick of bringing his own AI representative to an AI job interview goes viral.
- Oct 17, 9:47 AM ET: An influencer's AI, dubbed Victor, sits in on an interview with a chatbot, and chaos ensues.
Coverage
- Man Shows Up to AI Job Interview With His Own Helicopter AI to Interview for Him (futurism.com)
- Man’s Clever Trick After Realizing His Job Interviewer Was AI Sparks Fears For Humanity’s Future (https://www.facebook.com/boredpanda/)
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