Which companies allow AI in interviews: 16 policies, with sources
Quick answer: most employers that publish a rule allow AI for preparation and ban it in the live interview unless they tell you otherwise. A growing group tests how you work with AI, including Canva and Coinbase, and Google is piloting it with Gemini. “Allowed” often means one named tool in one round, so the rule for your round is whatever your recruiter confirms. Each line below links to its source, and we mark which ones are the company's own words. Checked on 3 November 2026.
The company published the rule itself
| Company | Preparation | Live interview | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | Applications: write the first draft yourself, then refine with Claude | “All you”, no AI unless they say otherwise. Take-homes too | Candidate AI guidance |
| BlackRock | Allowed | Not permitted, including technical and HireVue rounds. Some technical roles may require specified AI use | AI interview guidance |
| IBM | Allowed, including mock role-play | Prohibited. Assessments too, unless stated. May lead to disqualification | Application process |
| Accenture | Encouraged for rehearsal | No AI generating your answers. May lead to disqualification | AI usage in job search |
| Microsoft | Encouraged | No outside assistance “unless explicitly permitted” | Hiring tips |
| Red Hat | Allowed, but not relying solely on AI scripts | Business and panel: no. Technical: ask first, then disclose the tool and how it helps | AI usage guidelines |
| GitLab | Allowed for applications, with accurate content | Do not read AI answers. Technical assessments: transparent use welcome. Disclose tools | AI in the interview process |
| Canonical | Not addressed | “Your own words” and “without use of online aids”. AI is not named | Hiring process |
The company expects or tests AI use
- Canva. Its engineering blog of 11 June 2025 says candidates in backend, machine learning and frontend roles are expected to “use their preferred AI tools”, and asks whether they can “identify and fix issues in AI-generated code”. Source.
- Coinbase. Its post of 13 July 2026 says engineering interviews now test how candidates direct AI and check its output, rather than writing code from scratch. Source.
- Zapier. It evaluates AI fluency through “screenings, async exercises, and live interviews”. Evaluating fluency is not the same as permitting a tool during a conversation, and the page does not say that it does. Source.
Reported by the press, not published by the company
These rest on internal documents or reporting, and some are more than a year old. Treat them as a starting point:
- Google. Pilot from the second half of 2026 in the code comprehension round, reportedly for junior and mid-level roles on select US teams, with Gemini as the approved assistant. Google's VP of recruiting confirmed a pilot to Business Insider. Moneywise, May 2026.
- Meta. An AI-enabled coding interview was first reported from internal communications. 404 Media, July 2025. We found no public Meta rule for candidates.
- Amazon. Internal guidance reads “please do not use GenAI tools during your interview” unless explicitly permitted. IT Pro, March 2025, relaying Business Insider.
- Goldman Sachs. A campus recruiting email prohibited “any external sources, including ChatGPT or Google search engine”. Fortune via Yahoo, June 2025.
- McKinsey. Some final-round candidates reportedly work with its internal tool, Lilli. McKinsey did not immediately respond to Fortune. Fortune, January 2026.
Four patterns across these policies
- Preparation is the safe zone. Every company above that addresses preparation allows AI in some form, with limits on scripts and invented experience.
- “Unless we say otherwise” is the key phrase. Anthropic, IBM, Microsoft and Amazon all leave that door open, so a recruiter's written yes outranks the general rule.
- Allowed often means their tool, in that round. Google's reported pilot names Gemini. Karat's NextGen format provides an assistant and prohibits outside ones. Canva is the clear exception, with preferred tools. See how AI-assisted coding rounds work.
- Real-time help is named directly. BlackRock lists “having an AI tool listen in on your conversation” and “reading or paraphrasing AI-generated responses in real time”. IBM's example of what is not allowed is ChatGPT open during a Zoom interview.
If your company is not listed
No published rule does not mean permission. Look for a candidate page first, then read the invitation, then ask. One message to your recruiter is enough:
“Before my technical interview on [date], could you confirm your policy on AI tools? Specifically, may I use an AI assistant during the live round, and if so, which tools, and should I tell the interviewer?”
Asking in writing gives you an answer you can point to, and asking is itself fine: Red Hat's policy tells candidates to do exactly that. What the platform can log is a separate question, covered in what interview platforms actually log.
Where a live assistant fits
We make Interview Copilot, a live assistant, so we have an interest here. Under most of the rules above, using a tool like ours in the live round breaks the policy unless the employer says otherwise, and some name disqualification as the result. A window that stays out of a screen share does not change that.
It fits where the rules leave room: practice calls before the interview, which every company above that addresses preparation accepts in some form (see also the free AI interview assistant plans compared), and rounds where the employer has said your own tools are welcome. That decision is yours, and it should be made with the rule for your round in front of you. To compare tools, see how to choose an AI interview assistant.
How we checked
On 3 November 2026 we opened each company page linked above, except Coinbase's post, which refused our automated check, so we used its text as shown in search results. Press items are labelled with their outlet and date because the companies have not published these rules themselves. Policies change quickly. If you find one that is out of date, tell us through the contact page.
FAQ
Which companies allow AI in interviews?
Canva expects it in backend, machine learning and frontend interviews, and Coinbase tests how engineers work with AI. Google is reportedly piloting Gemini in one round. Red Hat allows it in some technical interviews if you ask first and disclose it.
Can I use AI during a live job interview?
Only if the employer allows it for that round. BlackRock, IBM, Accenture, Microsoft and Anthropic all publish rules against it in live interviews, most with an exception only if they tell you otherwise. Ask your recruiter in writing.
Can I use AI to prepare for an interview?
Generally yes. Every company in our list that addresses preparation allows it in some form, such as researching questions or practising answers, while warning against scripts and invented experience.
What happens if I use AI when it is not allowed?
IBM and Accenture say it may lead to disqualification, and BlackRock says it may impact your candidacy. Amazon guidance has been reported in similar terms.
Does Google allow AI in coding interviews?
Press reports describe a pilot, starting in the second half of 2026, with Gemini as the approved assistant in the code comprehension round for selected US teams. It is not a general permission, so confirm with your recruiter.