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Industry·3d ago·all news from July 13, 2026

Job Hunters Are Using AI to Cheat in Interviews, and Failing at the Office

Job applicants are increasingly using artificial intelligence to generate real-time answers during remote technical interviews, prompting some employers to deploy their own AI-based monitoring tools to detect the deception. This cycle of technological arms race has left managers struggling to verify candidate skills, leading to hiring complications when new employees lack the competency suggested by their initial performance. These developments are forcing companies to rethink remote evaluation methods to ensure that hires possess the actual expertise required for the job.

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