US EditionJob hunters facing fraud, AI-powered deepfake video interviews
- Generative Artificial Intelligence has made job seeking harder, with many applicants using AI tools to create fake identities and histories.
- Research from Gartner predicts that by 2028, 1 in 4 job candidates globally will be fake, leading to increased risks for companies.
- Many companies in various industries have seen a surge in fraudulent job applicants, which poses a risk associated with hiring impostors.
- Experts warn that hiring managers remain unaware of the dangers posed by fake job candidates, highlighting the need for new interview protocols.
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Fake AI job seekers are flooding U.S. companies
The introduction of generative artificial intelligence has complicated the job-seeking and hiring process, causing confusion as the line between human beings and AI gets thinner. In the hands of bad actors, generative AI enables an emerging security threat for companies seeking employees amid a flood of fake job seekers. Fake job applicants 'ramped up massively' Companies have long had to defend themselves from hackers "hoping to exploit vulnera…
Don't Want A Fake Employee? Try Radio
(By Chris Stonick) If a company is blowing you off about running recruitment ads on the radio because they confidently tell you that they are hiring remote workers to fill their job openings… open their eyes to the modern - and very real - dangers of using remote workers.
‘Gen AI Has Blurred the Line’ Between Real and Fake Job Applicants
Companies of all sizes are finding it increasingly difficult to differentiate between real and fake job applications — and much of the challenge is due to AI. Generative AI tools can easily be used to create headshots, mimic voices, and even fabricate credentials; in addition, hackers and scammers often use advanced AI writing tools to give them an edge when creating resumes and cover letters. According to a Gartner prediction cited by multiple …
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