Can We Outsource Hiring Decisions to AI and Go for Coffee Now?

I've interviewed and hired (or not) many engineers for both large and small tech companies. Most hired worked out well; I found a few gems. I also hired a few sources of grief. The cost of a poor hire is quite high. Even in "at will" states--those that allow employers to remove an employee without cause--the process is long and expensive (largely to forestall lawsuits).