AI-driven interviewing is rapidly transitioning from high-volume, hourly recruitment to white-collar hiring, marking a significant shift in early-stage talent acquisition. Major employers, including ManpowerGroup's Experis unit, cryptocurrency platform Coinbase, and automation firm Zapier, have deployed AI chatbots to screen candidates for full-time roles below the director level. This adoption addresses a surging volume of applications, exacerbated by AI tools that enable mass job submissions, forcing companies to scale their screening capabilities beyond human capacity. A Greenhouse survey of nearly 3,000 job seekers indicates widespread adoption, with 63% of U.S. respondents reporting an AI-conducted interview within the past year. The trend extends internationally, with over half of respondents in Germany and Australia also encountering AI screening. Vendors such as Ribbon, CodeSignal, and HireVue, alongside in-house solutions like ManpowerGroup's Sophie, are proliferating to meet demand. Companies report efficiency gains; Zapier's global head of talent noted the technology enables screening up to five times more candidates than previously possible. Similarly, Coinbase, which receives approximately 1.5 million applications annually, has hired over 240 employees initially screened by its AI interviewer, Milo, since launching the tool. Beyond efficiency, employers highlight quality improvements. Zapier identified hidden gems among candidates who advanced through AI screening but would have been filtered out by traditional resume reviews. Conversely, the technology faces scrutiny regarding fairness and candidate experience. Critics warn that algorithms may penalize traits unrelated to performance, such as speech patterns or facial expressions. The Greenhouse survey revealed that 38% of job seekers have abandoned a hiring process due to AI interviews, and an additional 12% indicated they would do so. Furthermore, 36% of U.S. respondents perceived age-based bias in both AI and human interviews, suggesting automation does not automatically eliminate discriminatory outcomes. Human resources experts caution that the process can appear opaque and transactional, potentially alienating applicants. The rise of AI interviews necessitates a change in job seeker strategy. Career advisors emphasize that traditional rapport-building and small talk are ineffective against chatbots. Candidates must now demonstrate proficiency in interacting with AI tools, as employers increasingly view this capability as a relevant workplace skill. Experts advise applicants to treat these interactions as substantive evaluations rather than formalities, adapting their communication style to optimize algorithmic scoring while understanding that human recruiters ultimately review AI assessments to make advancement decisions.