Unemployed Britons will soon have access to a government-backed AI chatbot designed to assist with job applications. Set to be operational by 2027, the tool aims to modernize public services and cut down on administrative tasks. The initiative comes amidst rising unemployment, with 3.7 million people currently claiming Universal Credit. Recruiters have expressed concerns that the AI’s introduction will lead to an influx of irrelevant applications, further complicating the hiring process and overwhelming managers with unsuitable CVs.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will invite AI firms to develop an 'agent' capable of filling in forms and applying for jobs.
Recruiters raise concerns that such technology will encourage mass applications without scrutiny, leading to more unsuitable CVs.
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