Why AI Still Hasn't Fixed the Interview — And Who's Cracking It Now

The interview stage has been hiring's most stubborn bottleneck — expensive, inconsistent, and resistant to automation. That's changing fast. The AI-powered interview tools market just hit $2.2 billion in 2026 and is on track to triple by 2030. In this episode, we break down four platforms attacking this problem from four completely different angles: HireVue's structured video AI for enterprise volume, Paradox's conversational screening via SMS and WhatsApp, Metaview's real-time interviewer analytics, and GoodTime's panel scheduling automation. Each solves a different layer — and the best TA teams are stacking them. We also dig into the compliance picture, because the regulatory environment is tightening fast. New York's AI bias audit law and the EU AI Act both put automated candidate scoring under a microscope. Knowing which tools carry real risk — and which architectures keep you in the clear — matters more in 2026 than it did even a year ago. Whether you're running high-volume frontline hiring or complex multi-stage technical loops, this episode maps each tool to the scenarios where it actually delivers — and tells you where to start.