Multiple Australian outlets report on a test application process in which an applicant seeks a Kmart holiday casual role and is interviewed by an AI bot instead of a human.
The articles place the episode in a broader context, stating that AI tools are increasingly used in hiring. One recurring claim across the coverage is that at least one in three of Australia’s biggest 100 listed companies uses artificial intelligence during recruitment. The sources focus on what applicants experience and what this shift suggests for hiring practices, but they describe the theme through different framing—ranging from the specific Kmart interaction to the wider prevalence of AI screening and interviewing among large employers.
Overall, the reporting aligns on the existence of AI-assisted recruitment in this case and on the scale of adoption among major listed companies. Differences between outlets mainly relate to emphasis: some foreground the applicant experience, while others emphasize the industry trend and how common these tools have become.
