Emerging Challenges in Recruitment Due to Artificial Intelligence
The landscape of recruitment is evolving with the rise of artificial intelligence, leading to new challenges such as fraudulent candidates exploiting AI capabilities. From synthetic resumes to deepfake videos and proxy interviewers, deceptive practices are becoming more sophisticated, especially in engineering and remote positions where virtual assessments are common. Gartner projects that by 2028, approximately 25% of job applicants worldwide may be counterfeit profiles, mainly generated by AI tools.
Risks and Organizational Responses
These deceptive tactics pose significant risks, including wasted resources and potential cybersecurity breaches. To combat this, organizations must adopt a balanced approach that leverages AI to enhance recruitment processes while implementing robust safeguards.
Insight’s Observations and Expert Insights
At Insight, our team has observed a surge in such fraudulent activities across various industry sectors. We advise proactively updating hiring protocols to address these emerging threats.
Rachel Weston Rowell, an R&D expert at Insight, notes...