AI's Disruptive Impact on Tech Hiring

The tech hiring process, particularly technical interviews, is universally disliked. Traditional interviews focus on algorithms and data structures, but AI tools like GitHub Copilot and LLMs are making it easy for candidates to fake skills and pass these tests. This article explores AI's impact on various interview types—online coding assessments, computer science fundamentals, and architecture design—and proposes solutions. These include switching to in-person interviews, using anti-cheating software, and fundamentally changing interviews to assess AI tool proficiency and code refactoring skills. Ultimately, the article suggests future tech interviews will prioritize complex problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world project experience.