Hiring software now asks job candidates before AI joins the interview

Fusemachines announced on Oct. 29, 2026 that its hiring platform, HireFoundry.ai, now asks job candidates for permission before an AI tool joins an interview. If a candidate says no, the AI stays out. The company calls the feature the AI Usage Consent Module.

How it works

Candidates first see a company-branded page. It explains what the AI, called Interview Agent, will do and shows the required disclosures and consent choices. If a candidate declines, the interview goes ahead with the recruiter alone. The agent does not join, listen to, transcribe or analyze the call.

If a candidate agrees, the agent uses their answers, the job requirements and company details to suggest follow-up questions in real time. Recruiters decide what to ask. They also stay responsible for assessing candidates and making hiring decisions.

Why employers want it

States are writing and changing rules on AI in hiring, and the rules differ. Fusemachines says no single nationwide consent standard covers every case. The tool is meant to let employers adjust disclosure and consent by state and by their own policies. The company also notes that employers may face other duties, such as privacy protections, nondiscrimination requirements and audits.

What is not known

The announcement comes from the company itself. It does not say which states the settings cover, which employers use the platform, or whether outside experts have tested it. Whether a candidate gets a choice at a given company depends on that employer's policies and the rules where it hires.