Can AI Agents Replace Recruiters? A Practical Reality Check for Employers
You’re probably seeing them more and more—in your LinkedIn feed, mobile ads, sales emails, and every other digital touchpoint. Another HR-focused AI demo making the same bold claim: this time, the machine can handle recruiting on its own. With the McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI in 2025 showing 62% of businesses have experimented with AI agents, it naturally raises the question: Can AI agents replace recruiters and take over the entire hiring process? The AI Promise vs. The Human Reality It’s tempting to think we’re just a software update away from AI-led recruiting. But the reality is far more interesting and nuanced. Yes, AI agents are reshaping the behind-the-scenes work of screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and streamlining workflows. They can sift through data at impossible speeds, automate repetitive tasks , and keep hiring pipelines moving with impressive efficiency. But they also reveal the limits of automation in a process built on trust, relationship...