In this episode of Hire Smart, Scale Fast, Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda dive into one of the most urgent hiring threats of 2025: AI-generated deepfakes in job applications. As artificial intelligence and remote work reshape how teams are built, they explore how fake candidates are slipping through early hiring stages and what companies must do to stay ahead.

You’ll learn how job seekers are using AI avatars and synthetic video interviews to land roles they're not qualified for, why one in four job applications could soon be a deepfake, and how top teams are fighting back using predictive hiring systems across companies like Viva Global, Creators Legal, and Pacific Workers.

Beyond the tech, this episode highlights the irreplaceable role of cultural alignment and human-led judgment in building teams that last.

This isn’t just a warning. It’s a playbook for modern hiring.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Overview of AI in Hiring
02:49 – The Impact of AI Deepfakes on Job Applications
05:29 – The Importance of Effective Hiring Processes
08:27 – Human Judgment in Recruitment
11:04 – The Future of Remote Work and Hiring Practices

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