Video: The Rise of AI Deepfake Job Applicants
- Stacy Zapar
- 16 hours ago
- 1 min read
Source: CNBC Work/Life
One of the best videos on candidate fraud that I've seen to date. A must watch!
Here are the key statistics from the video regarding fake job seekers and deepfake technology in hiring:
1 in 4 Candidates by 2028: Gartner predicts that by 2028, 25% of job candidates worldwide will be fake [01:00].
16.8% Current Fake Rate: Currently, approximately 16.8% (or 1 in 6) of applicants across multiple job postings turn out to be fake candidates [01:55].
17% of Managers Encountered Deepfakes: A survey by Resume Genius found that 17% of US hiring managers have encountered candidates using deepfake technology during video interviews [04:03].
$40 Billion Cost by 2027: AI-generated fraud, including deepfakes, could cost the US financial sector up to $40 billion by 2027, a sharp rise from $12.3 billion in 2023 [04:50].
300+ Companies Affected: As of May 2024, the Justice Department alleged that over 300 US companies had unknowingly hired imposters with ties to North Korea [05:24].
$6.8 Million to North Korea: These fraudulent hires resulted in at least $6.8 million in earnings being sent to the North Korean regime [05:30].
1 in 343 Linked to North Korea: Security firm Pindrop reports that 1 in every 343 candidates they analyze is linked to North Korea [07:16].
25% Use Deepfakes: Among those candidates linked to North Korea, 1 in 4 utilizes deepfake technology during live interviews [07:22].
Tags: #candidatefraud #deepfakes