Talia AI Review: Why This 24/7 AI Interviewer Is Quietly Eating First-Round Technical Screens in 2026
An honest look at the AI interviewer that's replacing calendar tetris with 15-minute screens and instant scorecards.

Issue 14 · Spring 2026
The recruiter playbook for the AI era — straight talk on screening, scorecards, and the tools that actually move your funnel.
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