Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic among recruiting pros. Experts are clamoring to comment on the possibilities, raise concerns, and even downplay AI's abilities. But put aside the controversy and excitement for a moment. The question that really matters for our industry is this: In what ways can AI truly meet the needs of talent acquisition professionals? Below, we survey a few of the forms AI commonly takes in recruiting. We'll outline some pros and cons of each instance of AI, delving into how these technologies can both hurt and help talent acquisition professionals: Intelligent automation is a form of AI that collects data and analyzes it to yield new insights and make better decisions.