Ep 710: Unlocking AI Benefits, Reducing AI Risk

Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology. This episode is about Technology. The AI transformation in recruiting presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant threats. It's a complex situation where the same technology that promises to solve long-standing recruiting challenges is also creating new ones. The use of AI by candidates is driving up application numbers, and Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four job applications will be fake or fraudulent. So, how can employers ensure they are reaping the benefits of using AI in the hiring process while effectively mitigating the risks? My guest this week is Meredith Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Greenhouse. In our conversation, Meredith shares her insights on building ethical AI systems that enhance rather than replace human judgment. We discuss creating fraud detection capabilities that protect hiring quality and designing embedded AI experiences that maintain the transparency and trust required for great hiring. In the interview, we discuss: Maximizing AI benefits while reducing risks Building C-suite support for AI investments Embedding AI within existing workflows Detecting and filtering fraudulent applications Talent filtering, interview question generation, and sentiment analysis Maintaining ethics and reducing bias Building transparency into the candidate experience What does the future of TA look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.