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These fake postings span industries and experience levels—from entry positions to executive roles, and from legal to construction. They clog up job boards, waste applicants’ time, and create an environment fraught with deception and fraud. Furthermore, malicious actors sometimes employ AI-generated deepfake voices and images, attempting to gather sensitive company info through fake interviews.
The Application Bottleneck: How Companies Are Combating AI Floods
Employers are also battling the flood of AI-generated applications. Many now turn to AI-powered screening tools—like McDonald's and Wendy's employing Paradox AI—to sift through millions of applications swiftly. In some cases, companies receive around 64 million applications, making manual review impossible.