AI News Anchor Hosts UK Channel 4 Broadcast on AI Taking Jobs

The U.K.’s Channel 4 aired a special broadcast about AI taking jobs, but audiences watching were stunned to learn that it was happening right in front of their eyes with the host revealing at the end that she was actually an AI-generated news anchor. It was part of a deliberate on-screen stunt to show just how convincing artificial intelligence has become. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.

Cut the AI Bait-and-Switch: Tips for Employers to Spot Fake Job Applicants

As deepfake tools and voice cloning become cheaper and more convincing, employers are increasingly encountering a troubling trend: fraudsters using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake appearances, voices, or profiles to land remote jobs. In addition to the risk of hiring unqualified applicants, the practice raises significant concerns about individuals trying to steal company trade secrets, install malware on company-owned devices, or engage in other subversive activities.