Group 1 - Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four job applicant profiles will be fake, based on a survey of 3,000 job seekers, where 6% admitted to manipulating their interviews [2][5] - The rise of AI-generated deepfake images, voice synthesis technology, and chatbots is making cheating more covert and efficient, targeting remote, technical, and high-paying positions [3][5] - AI is being used as a "new engine" for fraud, allowing impersonators to present themselves as highly skilled candidates, using voice cloning and deepfake video technology to deceive interviewers [5][6] Group 2 - Companies like Google, Cisco, and McKinsey are reverting to in-person interviews to verify candidates' authenticity and skills, as remote interviews have been exploited by fraudsters [6] - The shift back to face-to-face interviews is a reluctant response to the challenges posed by AI's ability to create convincing impersonations, leading to a crisis of trust in the hiring process [6] - Gartner emphasizes the need for enhanced verification processes in recruitment, as the potential for fake candidate profiles increases significantly [6]