1 in 5 U.S. Professionals Secretly Use AI During Job Interviews, Blind Survey Reveals

Blind, the anonymous community app for professionals, has uncovered a striking trend: 20% of U.S. professionals admit to secretly using AI tools during job interviews. The finding comes from a recent survey of 3,617 verified users conducted between April 10 and April 20, 2025.

The survey also shows that attitudes toward AI-assisted interviewing are shifting. More than half of respondents (55%) agree that “using AI during interviews has become the new norm,” signaling a cultural pivot in hiring practices. Meanwhile, 27% disagreed, and 18% remained uncertain.

Interestingly, the study identified several companies where AI usage in interviews is more prevalent than average. Organizations such as Intuit, Uber, Block, Bloomberg, Broadcom, DoorDash, Pinterest, Tesla, Apple, and Intel had notably higher reported rates of AI-assisted interviews. At these companies, the average employee tenure was slightly lower, 44.9 months, compared to 47.3 months at companies with lower reported usage.

AI in Interviews: Tool or Taboo?

Blind’s platform captured a range of opinions on the ethical and practical implications of AI-assisted interviews. An employee at Intuit argued, “Interviews need to evolve. Using AI is just leveraging the tools you’d use on the job anyway.” Echoing this sentiment, an Envestnet professional added, “It’s arbitrary where we draw the line. You can use knowledge dumps from past interviews, but not AI?”

Others voiced concern. An Uber employee countered, “The whole point of an interview is to assess how someone thinks in the moment.” An Amazon professional warned, “I know people who cheated during coding interviews. They struggled on the job and left within six months.”

With AI usage on the rise, companies are under pressure to adapt. Some are already responding with stricter protocols. “Interviewers in my org started asking candidates to adjust their cameras to show their hands,” said an Amazon employee. “If someone’s typing but no code appears, it’s pretty obvious.” Another Amazon worker added, “I’ve seen candidates cheat. They were banned from Amazon. At this rate, we might just fly people in to code on a whiteboard.”

Other users shared firsthand stories of AI-enabled workarounds. One Dell employee recounted, “I used a second screen so my friend in another room could see the questions. They used ChatGPT to find the answers while I stalled for time. The answers popped up on my screen, and I copied them. I got the offer.”

As the hiring process enters a new technological chapter, companies must balance integrity with evolving candidate behaviors. Blind’s findings highlight both the appeal and controversy of AI tools in interview settings, an issue that’s only gaining relevance.

Survey Methodology

The survey was conducted among 3,617 verified professionals on Blind’s platform from April 10 to 20, 2025. Respondents answered two questions:

1. “Has AI assistance during interviews become the new norm?” (Agree, Disagree, Unsure)
2. “Have you ever secretly used AI tools during interviews as an interviewee?” (Yes, No)