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Rise of AI Deepfakes and Fraudulent Candidates are Changing How TA Recruits

Written by IRONSCALES | Jul 28, 2025 6:53:09 PM

“We have always been trained to identify skill and cultural fit. Now we’re going to have to be trained to identify authenticity and verification.”

AI-generated deepfakes and candidate fraud are growing in recruiting, and—in response—talent acquisition (TA) pros are learning new ways to suss out the fit of a candidate, and that assessment now must include, “Are you real?”