AI-based interviews and applicant perceptions: insights from China and Pakistan
Abstract Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is increasingly integrated into recruitment processes, yet cross-cultural differences in job applicant responses to AI-based interviews remain understudied. Drawing on Signaling Theory and Fairness Heuristic Theory, this study examines how applicants in China and Pakistan perceive AI-based versus human-based interviews, focusing on three critical outcomes: perceived transparency, interactive communication,…