How AI job scams are destroying people’s hopes | Letters
TL;DR
Sasha Cooklin, Darryl Dixon and Niall Leonard respond to an article by Victoria Turk about the boom in AI-driven fraud in recruitment Artificial intelligence isn’t just being used by scammers to promise fake roles and trick job-seekers, it is becoming increasingly prevalent in responses and screening processes for real jobs (AI job scams are booming – and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them, 21 April). Not only are good people losing out on jobs, but companies are losing out on better candidates. As a prospect researcher, identifying potential donors for organisations, I’m aware of the benefits with which AI can support my work, but I will only use it when there are no more tools at my disposal. With 20 years of experience, I can generate a report with insight that only a human being can provide. It’s what my employers rely on me to do. Continue reading...
Nauti's Take
Nauti thinks this debate is overdue: AI-assisted hiring has real potential to triage candidates faster and more fairly when tools are properly calibrated — the upside for fair selection is genuine. The downside is just as real: AI scams are getting slicker while automated screening quietly filters out strong candidates.
Practically, applicants should verify suspect listings via back-channels, and HR teams should audit their AI tools for bias and false negatives — otherwise trust and the talent pool both erode.
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