Majority of Nizhny Novgorod residents prefer human employment over automated jobs.
In the bustling city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, the question of artificial intelligence (AI) replacing human recruiters in job interviews has surfaced. However, a comprehensive survey specifically addressing public opinions on this matter in the city remains elusive in publicly available data.
While the broader context of AI usage in Russia, particularly in media automation and ethical challenges, has been discussed, the topic of AI recruitment or job interviews in Nizhny Novgorod has been largely overlooked [1][2][4]. Global opinions on AI's impact on jobs are often uncertain or divided, but specific regional or city-level views are not presented [2].
Recent concerns about AI's manipulation capabilities, such as deepfakes and psychological operations, as well as misinformation risks, have raised questions about general trust in AI applications, including in hiring [3][4].
However, a survey conducted by SuperJob among residents of Nizhny Novgorod sheds light on the city's sentiments. Women are generally more open to the partial use of new technologies in job interviews, and some residents are attracted to AI job interviews due to novelty and curiosity [5].
While 27% of respondents are somewhat agreeable to having an interview with AI instead of a person, their readiness for an AI interview is lower than those with a secondary professional education [5]. Some believe that AI can remove the human factor and prevent recruiters from being influenced by mood or personal sympathies, but 40% of residents are somewhat distrustful of AI, viewing it as a sign of employer negligence and an attempt to save money [5].
Young people under 35 are more likely to consider it acceptable for AI to assist in job interviews than those over 35. Only 6% of Nizhny Novgorod residents are ready to fully entrust the conduct of job interviews to AI, while 44% believe that AI can be used partially in job interviews [5]. A total of 44% of city residents are categorically against the use of AI in job interviews, and only 13% are definitely ready to have an interview with AI instead of a person [5].
Interestingly, people with higher education are less likely to be definitely ready to have an interview with AI instead of a person compared to those with a secondary professional education. Men are more likely than women to oppose the use of AI in job interviews [5].
Despite the survey, a complete understanding of public opinion on AI-driven job interviews in Nizhny Novgorod would likely require targeted regional surveys or local media analysis, which are not covered in these sources.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being considered for recruitment roles in job interviews, with the survey conducted by SuperJob revealing that women in Nizhny Novgorod are generally more open to the partial use of new technologies. However, the city's residents, particularly men, tend to show more skepticism towards fully entrusting job interviews to AI.
