Google DeepMind’s AGI Safety and Alignment Team has asked applicants for open positions to complete a separate form alongside their job applications, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. The form, which carried the disclaimer “Please do not share this doc widely,” tells candidates that Google’s application system has a “non-trivial probability” of incorrectly screening out their CVs or taking too long to send them to the team. The document states, “We have an applications system with a non-trivial probability your CV will be screened out incorrectly or take too long to reach us. Filling out this form makes sure that a real human on the team will get to see your application.” A Google DeepMind spokesperson said the company’s objective is to “recruit and hire the most qualified talent at Google DeepMind” and rejected the suggestion that its systems incorrectly filter out candidates. The spokesperson added, “This team set up a special form to go past the recruiter review, and get their resumes direct to the people on the team. But there are no shortcuts to getting hired.” The use of AI in recruitment has expanded rapidly, with some employers using AI models to rank candidates or automated systems to scan CVs for keywords. Google’s Workspace division promotes its AI capabilities to help HR departments “save HR time by quickly creating drafts for job postings, evaluating resumes, and forecasting hiring needs.” A Bloomberg investigation found that OpenAI’s ChatGPT showed signs of potential bias based on applicants’ names