Welcome to Building a Better Geek, where we explore the intersection of technology, psychology and well-being. For high-functioning introverts finding an audience and who like humans at least as much as machines. If you want to go deep on leadership, communication and all the things that go into building you; let’s grok on!
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Welcome to Building a Better Geek, where we explore the intersection of technology, psychology and well-being. For high-functioning introverts finding an audience and who like humans at least as much as machines. If you want to go deep on leadership, communication and all the things that go into building you; let’s grok on!
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In this episode, Craig Lawton and Emmanuella Grace tackle the escalating crisis of AI fraud in job interviews, where deepfake candidates and sophisticated bots are creating what Gartner predicts will be 1 in 4 fraudulent job applications by 2028. The hosts explore shocking real-world cases, including "Ivan X" who applied twice to the same security firm using deepfakes, and a government official admitting to hiring someone who used AI to answer interview questions. They discuss how recruitment has become an "arms race" between fraud and detection, with both candidates and recruiters increasingly relying on AI tools. Emmanuella argues this may force a return to in-person interviews, where human intuition and emotional responses can detect the "coldness" of AI interactions. She emphasizes that interviews are fundamentally about cultural fit and human connection, not just qualifications. The conversation reveals how AI-generated communications often trigger subconscious disengagement in recipients. Paradoxically, both hosts advocate for transparent AI use in job searching—using it to tailor CVs and practice interviews while maintaining authenticity. They explore innovative HR technology that creates comprehensive "digital twins" of candidates, incorporating both technical skills and wellbeing factors. The episode concludes with optimism about human creativity and connection driving the future, suggesting that despite technological disruption, people's fundamental need to connect with other humans remains paramount.
Building a Better Geek
Welcome to Building a Better Geek, where we explore the intersection of technology, psychology and well-being. For high-functioning introverts finding an audience and who like humans at least as much as machines. If you want to go deep on leadership, communication and all the things that go into building you; let’s grok on!
