Russian AI 'Vera' is helping companies find candidates

A Russian startup has created a realistic looking robot that's being used to interview prospective employees at several top international companies. Called'Vera,' the robot uses artificial intelligence technology to narrow down applicants to the top candidates based on job requirements. Vera was developed by St. Petersburg-based startup Strafory and now counts more than 300 clients, including Pepsi, Ikea and L'Oreal, according to Bloomberg. Pictured is Vera, a robot created by Russian startup Strafory. Companies are mostly using Vera to recruit employees for'high-turnover service and blue collar positions' like clerks, waiters and construction workers, Bloomberg said.