Wired iconWiredSep 4, 2026

AI Use in the Job Market Is Creating an Infinite Doom Loop

Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It's not working, and not for the reasons you might think.

AI Use in the Job Market Is Creating an Infinite Doom Loop

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Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI.

It's not working, and not for the reasons you might think.

Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It's not working, and not for the reasons you might think.

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Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It's not working, and not for the reasons you might think.

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