AI in Hiring and Voice Duplication: Implications and Concerns

AI's increasing presence in the hiring process complicates recruitment as a significant percentage of young applicants, specifically 57%, rely on AI-generated resumes, leading to a flood of applications that hiring managers must sift through. This prevalence of AI usage creates difficulties for hiring managers in assessing true applicant capabilities, thereby increasing the need for more interviews, which is inefficient due to scheduling challenges. Access inequality emerges as well; individuals lacking access to premium AI tools may find themselves at a disadvantage compared to those who can afford such resources, potentially leading to systemic bias in hiring practices. In the realm of voice duplication for advertisements, the SAG-AFTRA Union has allowed companies to utilize AI-generated replicas of actor voices under specific conditions. While actors retain control over the use of their voice and have the option to withdraw consent, concerns arise over potential misuse of these duplicates for endorsements without the original actor's honest input, risking legal complications. The potential for companies to leverage AI voices in a misleading manner highlights the need for stringent regulations to ensure ethical practices in both hiring and media representation.