https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-it-ok-for-jobseekers-or-employers-to-use-aiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-it-ok-for-jobseekers-or-employers-to-use-aihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-it-ok-for-jobseekers-or-employers-to-use-ai#u137132Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:01:27 +0000Jobseekers and employers are increasingly using AI to automate recruitment, though the practice remains ethically contested. While some employers accept AI use within reason, research indicates graduates use the technology to misrepresent themselves in applications. This trend has led to a spray and pray approach where candidates apply for hundreds of roles. Simultaneously, AI is automating entry-level tech roles in regions like South Africa, raising the barrier for new entrants, while UK recruiters claim they can identify candidates who use AI to cheat during interviews.Why it mattersThe shif