Job applicant declines an AI-only first interview on principle, viewing it as a cultural red flag, despite the company offering him a human alternative after his refusal: 'I'm not interested in continuing with a process that relies on AI'

AI is taking over our lives faster than we can say artific….Yep, you see, they just automated yet another third of your daily work tasks! What seems like a bonus at first, but when you really sit to think about it, makes you wonder how much the company will need you in the coming months or even days. Initially, humans believed that they would maintain control over this opportunistic, ever-changing technological tool. But the truth is, we're a lot closer to, not only rewatching The Matrix due to all our unemployed free time, but to actually living it! So we can see why certain people may be more resentful or simply more wary of artificial intelligence than others!

This job seeker is one of those people. He is fortunately in a position to be picky when it comes to applying for jobs. But does that mean that some of his big no-nos may be a bit dramatic? He argues not! After receiving a potential offer from one company, he is extremely hopeful, but his hope is crushed when he learns that his first interview will be through an AI-only system. He truly values human interaction when it comes to company culture, so he kindly declines the interview! Refusing to give them another chance when they offer him an in-person alternative…Is this applicant too picky for the job world, or will his distaste for artificial intelligence eventually catch up to him, offering him no other choice?