AI cheating in UK job interviews hits a record high

What happened: A group representing major UK graduate employers says candidate misconduct reached a record high. Recruiters report applicants reading AI-written answers live during interviews, and say they're getting better at spotting it.
Austin's take: As automation becomes indistinguishable from people, in-person human interaction becomes more valuable. He expects a shift back to face-to-face hiring and meetings, while admitting it's hard to blame applicants for using the tools available. He mentioned past reports of North Korean workers getting remote jobs at Western companies as a related risk.
Why it matters: If interviews can be faked with AI, employers risk costly bad hires, especially for remote roles, and may bring back in-person hiring.
What to do: Job seekers: expect more in-person or proctored interviews and prepare to perform without help. Hiring managers: consider adding an in-person or live-skills step.
Not confirmed yet: The report doesn't say how many candidates were caught, so the true scale is unclear.

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