AI Appears to Be Trapping Certain Job Applicants in a Limbo Where They Never Get an Interview for “Reasons” That Are Completely Unfair

A report says AI screening tools used by many U.S. medical residency programs may unfairly penalize applicants with leave-of-absence records.

One medical student with strong credentials and medically necessary absences was repeatedly rejected and found evidence the system likely ranked him lower after misreading his history.

The case highlights how automated hiring systems can quietly block qualified candidates through bias or errors.

It also raises new questions about accountability in AI-driven resume screening and job selection.