Overview

• A U.S.-based software developer was rejected for a Senior Front-End Engineer role after an AI-driven hiring system classified him as a robot.
• The candidate responded by asserting his humanity, sharing his LinkedIn profile, and questioning the decision in a humorous email reply.
• The rejection email and the candidate's response were shared on Reddit, where the post quickly gained viral attention.
• Social media users mocked the irony, with comments like 'Imagine being a human and failing the Turing test' and 'AI decided you are an AI.'
• Atomic Fi, the company involved, has not clarified the reasoning behind the rejection, fueling broader discussions on AI's role in recruitment.