HackerRank Launches AI Interviewer Chakra for Developer Hiring
HackerRank, a platform used by companies to assess and hire developers, is launching its AI-powered interviewer called Chakra. After six months in beta testing with over 500,000 interviews conducted, the tool evaluates candidates not just on their answers but also on how they arrive at solutions. The system measures critical thinking, judgment, and 'AI fluency'—a candidate's ability to work effectively with AI tools. Chakra aims to streamline hiring by combining multiple interview stages into one session while providing real-time feedback during the task. HackerRank CEO Vivek Ravisankar noted that using AI in interviews has reduced cheating incidents compared to traditional assessments, as candidates are less likely to use external tools when an AI assistant is available. The platform now serves over 3,000 business customers and a global developer community of more than 30 million. Chakra marks a shift from HackerRank’s earlier model focused on coding challenges alone.
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