How AI Will Transform Recruiting by 2026

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Anoop Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO at SeekOut, joins to discuss how AI is redefining recruiting, roles, and the future of work. Anoop shares his journey from Stanford professor and Microsoft executive to leading one of the fastest-growing AI talent platforms in the world. He explains how AI agents are already transforming recruiting - automating 70% of repetitive tasks - while freeing humans to focus on relationships, creativity, and strategy. He also unpacks how CHROs must prepare for a future where AI and humans collaborate as equals, why recruiters will evolve into true talent advisors, and how to experiment safely with AI to stay ahead of the curve. 🙏‍ Thanks you to our series partner - atlas copilot. Get instant answers to any HR questions and global compliance in 150+ countries - at a speed of thought (Secure your 25% off): https://www.atlascopilot.com/offers/a... 👉 Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq 🎙️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-po... 👤 Follow Chris on LinkedIn:   / chrisraineyhr   00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Anoop's career journey 04:13 - About SeekOut 06:43 - Could anyone predict the AI boom? 07:42 - Humans VS AI - Which roles suit which? 11:36 - Are organisations afraid of AI? 13:13 - AI's biggest win for the candidate experience 16:26 - What are the questions you need to ask to ensure your AI agent is the best fit? 19:06 - How much time does it take to deploy an AI agent 25:54 - What AI means for people early in their careers 31:02 - SeekOut's success stories 36:33 - Why is talent movement an imperative of the C-Suite? 37:55 - Will AI talent recruitment be a service of the future? 40:47 - The conversation people SHOULD be having around AI About HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.