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

Job hunters are using AI to cheat during interviews but then failing to perform at the office, according to a new report. The trend highlights the growing misuse of generative AI tools in hiring processes, leading to mismatched hires and productivity issues.

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