he asked, referring to virtual interviews. Maxine Bligh from the REC said: "AI tools are helpful, even essential, when dealing with a huge volume of applications, but it takes skill and professionalism to make the right call. Elizabeth Anderson, chief executive of the Digital Poverty Alliance, said online interviews allowed people who do not live in cities to access opportunities. Denis Machuel, chief executive of the Adecco Group, said there was a role for both virtual and in-person interviews. "We are at risk of a lost generation" with young adults facing a "perfect storm" of challenges, Milburn warned in May.