VARIETAS Begins Implementation of 'AI Interviewer' at AGC

We are pleased to announce that 'AI Interviewer,' a conversational AI interview service for large enterprises developed and provided by VARIETAS Inc., has been implemented at AGC Inc. (hereinafter 'AGC').

AGC creates value based on its unique materials and technologies in a wide range of business areas, including glass, electronics, chemicals, and life sciences, and operates globally. While addressing social issues through technological innovation from a long-term perspective, AGC positions the acquisition and development of human resources with diverse expertise and values as one of the important elements supporting value creation.

The introduction of the 'AI Interviewer' this time is an initiative aimed at obtaining supplementary information to deepen the understanding of each candidate's values, thought patterns, and past experiences, as well as to enhance the consistency and satisfaction of candidate understanding throughout the entire selection process.

- AI Interviewer service site: https://ai-interview.online

Background and Significance of Introduction In recent years, the requirements for human resources responsible for R&D, manufacturing, and business creation have become more advanced and diversified. In addition to specialized knowledge and experience, the attitude to face unknown challenges and the ability to collaborate across fields have become more important than ever.

Based on these human resource requirements, AGC recognizes the importance of carefully capturing the potential of each candidate from the early stages of selection and understanding them from multiple perspectives. On the other hand, there was a challenge in that it was difficult to fully grasp the candidate's thought process and values with only limited interview time and document information.

Therefore, AGC introduced VARIETAS's 'AI Interviewer' as one of the mechanisms to support candidate understanding. This initiative is not aimed at efficiency or automatic judgment by AI, but at organizing and visualizing the candidate's statements to assist the interviewer's understanding and lead to more essential dialogue.

Comment from AGC Mr. Masashi Asai General Manager, Human Resources Development, Human Resources Division, AGC Inc.

'The AGC Group has set forth 'AGC of Human Resources' in its medium-term management plan, AGC plus-2026, and considers human resources as an important element of value creation. Under a corporate culture that encourages challenges and emphasizes proactivity, we value drawing out the strengths and individuality of each person.

AGC has also addressed social issues from a long-term perspective through a wide range of materials and technologies, including glass. At AGC, where human resources with diverse backgrounds are active in various fields such as R&D, manufacturing, and business, we emphasize carefully grasping the candidate's experience, way of thinking, and orientation toward growth, rather than judging only by uniform standards in recruitment.

The 'AI Interviewer' introduced this time does not replace human judgment. It allows candidates to calmly express their thoughts and experiences in a form that is less constrained by time and place.'