It may seem like artificial intelligence hasn't been around all that long, but it's making some aspects of business move so quickly that it's now possible to encounter AI when you're interviewing for a job, and some people are using AI to try to get that job.
The problem is it's turning the job market upside down in some instances, when you consider that job seekers' use of AI to write cover letters has resulted in some employers getting wise to that, so they put less emphasis on cover letters and start emphasizing job interviews.
But then applicants find in their interviews that they're being interrogated by AI.
And the result is neither side is well-served by the use of AI, according to one recent survey.
Jobs and workplace expert Julie Jones says there are good ways to cope with these changes: just be flexible and keep your options open.
For instance, if you're interviewing with an AI program, don't treat it like a machine because the machine might be noting your attitude and perhaps even the very words you use.
In general, "the people who have the best people skills are really going to be the ones who survive this.," she says.
People skills will help in the long run because they'll help you get past the AI process and into an interview with a real live person.
And if you can't stand AI, think in wider terms.
"Be broadminded and think outside the box, for what other skill sets do I have or in what other ways can I serve, and look at some of the other jobs that are still needing human interaction."
And the rise of AI could be an opportunity.
It's only somewhat related to AI, but this year's Big Beautiful Bill will be helping small businesses by cutting paperwork and incentivizing efficiency, so going to work for, or creating your own, small business might be a good path.
And Ms. Jones says to remember the trades, such as electricians, plumbing and mechanics.
Or what about this: Continuing in your line of work but learning to specialize in working with AI; it'll make you more in demand in many cases and accepting AI will be a good cope because it's here to stay, Jones says.
"Those fields are opening up and they have jobs available right now, we can't fill them."