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AI-generated content floods job applications, frustrating users

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An individual expressed frustration with the prevalence of AI-generated content in job applications, noting that many platforms use similar LLM-generated responses. They suspect this is either for data harvesting or to inflate internal hiring statistics. The user also mentioned that they no longer write cover letters due to the widespread use of AI in hiring processes. AI

IMPACT Widespread use of AI in hiring may lead to impersonal and potentially misleading application processes.

RANK_REASON User expresses opinion on AI in hiring.

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AI-generated content floods job applications, frustrating users

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    @ yaelwrites This hits really close to home. Even in Europe... Just wrote a bunch of applications. Every Workday/someOtherProduct instance the same LLM slop for

    @ yaelwrites This hits really close to home. Even in Europe... Just wrote a bunch of applications. Every Workday/someOtherProduct instance the same LLM slop for a "One-Click application". God, I wish there was a central instance where I could manage my profile once. Still have "U…

    LINKS technologyreview.com/…/ai-biases-hiring-h… technologyreview.com/…/2

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