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McKinsey adds a 10-minute conversation with an AI-simulated client to entry-level interviews (report)

Verified (fact)

According to The Verge, citing the WSJ, McKinsey has some entry-level applicants hold a 10-minute conversation with an AI-simulated client as part of the interview.

Needs fact-check (claim)

The AI simulation reportedly aims to reflect 80% of the situations consultants face in their daily work.

Why it matters (interpretation)

A case of AI role-play formally entering hiring assessments, which may bring debate about fairness and assessment reliability.

Confidence medium · official source pending

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