About this episode

The episode discusses how AI is changing the hiring process and the implications of digital footprints for job candidates.

AI is transforming the way employers vet job candidates. WSJ careers columnist Callum Borchers explains how your digital footprint can have professional consequences. Plus, WSJ personal tech columnist Nicole Nguyen tells us what happened when she gave an AI agent access to her passwords. Imani Moise hosts. Have you seen an AI-generated post you thought was real? We want to hear from you! Record a voice memo and send it to tnb@wsj.com or leave us a voicemail at (212) 416-2236. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.

People in this episode

Host: Imani Moise

Guests: Callum Borchers, Nicole Nguyen

Topics covered

• AI
• job candidates
• digital footprint
• employer vetting
• technology

Keywords

• AI
• employers
• job candidates
• digital footprint
• technology
• passwords
• vetting

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Organizations: WSJ

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