Artificial intelligence avatars revolutionise interviews and meetings in Barcelona

Artificial intelligence is already transforming how people look for work and hold meetings in Barcelona. Avatars able to moderate debates or interview candidates are arriving in the 22@ district. Discover how these technologies affect working life and day-to-day life in the city.

In Barcelona, artificial intelligence is no longer just a promise for the future: it is changing how people work and make decisions. In the 22@ technology district, intelligent avatars have begun to play a key role in processes as everyday as job interviews and virtual meetings. This innovation directly affects those looking for work or taking part in distributed teams, speeding up processes and removing traditional biases.

The company Tauniqo.ai has developed avatars capable of conducting initial job interviews, replacing old forms with personalised conversations. Each candidate faces a unique dialogue, without gender or origin bias, and with the advantage of being able to be assessed at any time of day. The challenge for companies is to define precisely the profile they seek, but time savings and objectivity in selection are already a tangible reality in the city.

After each interview, human resources managers receive a detailed report that makes it easier to choose the best profile. In only two years, more than 30,000 interviews have been conducted through this platform, demonstrating the speed at which artificial intelligence is becoming integrated into Barcelona's working life.

At the same time, the European GuestXR project, coordinated from the Eurecat centre, has created a moderating avatar for virtual meetings. This intelligent agent not only balances speaking turns, but can draw participants' attention or even alter the virtual atmosphere to encourage participation. The experience of attending a meeting in which an avatar manages dynamics and promotes interaction is already possible in local companies, marking a before and after in digital collaboration.

The development of these avatars is supported by years of simulations of social behaviour, enabling artificial intelligence to act naturally and effectively in group settings. The integration of these tools into Barcelona's everyday life anticipates a profound transformation in how people work and interact in the city.

The 22@ district, located in the heart of Poblenou, has established itself as the epicentre of technological innovation in Barcelona. Start-ups, research centres and multinationals coexist in this environment, driving projects that redefine the city's economy and social fabric. The commitment to artificial intelligence and digitalisation has made 22@ a European benchmark, attracting talent and creating new employment opportunities in sectors that only a few years ago seemed distant.