Now more than ever, job applications are flooding in faster than ever, and many resumes seem flawlessly tailored.
Thanks to AI tools and auto-apply agents, candidates are submitting hundreds of polished applications with the click of a button. LinkedIn alone now processes 11,000 job applications every minute, and one HR consultant recently received over 1,200 applications for a single remote role in less than a week.
But when everything looks good on paper, how do you know what’s real?
AI vs. AI
To keep up, companies are also turning to AI — using tools like chatbots to screen applicants, automated video interviews to assess soft skills, and gamified assessments to measure problem solving.
Not only are bots writing the resumes, but they are also conducting the interviews, and both sides are trying to outsmart each other.
If there’s one thing AI can’t replace, its the need for human trust and verification.
Fake Identities on the Rise
With AI doing much of the heavy lifting, some candidates are using it to cheat the system, even going as far as applying under fake names or stolen identities. As GIS previously reported, the use of artificial intelligence by fraudulent individuals to impersonate job candidates has become more common. In fact, a recent federal case revealed that North Korean nationals were posing as U.S.-based IT workers to secure remote jobs.
That’s why background screening is no longer just a step in the process, it’s the foundation of making safe, smart hires.
Why Background Screening Is Essential
In a world of automated applications and AI-enhanced candidates, background screening gives employers the confidence to know if a person is who they say they are. Background screening provides insights into:
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Identity Verification: Ensures the applicant is a real person and not a fabricated profile or AI generated identity.
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Employment & Education Verification: Confirms past jobs and degrees are valid, not just keywords added by AI.
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Criminal Background Checks: Helps you identify risk before it becomes a liability.
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Credential Checks: Verifies licenses, certifications, and professional qualifications.
Don’t Let AI Become a Liability
While AI can make hiring faster, it also opens the door to legal and compliance risks. Discriminatory algorithms have already sparked lawsuits, and several states are enacting legislation to regulate how AI is used in employment decisions.
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As AI continues to transform the hiring process, the demand for speed and efficiency grows and so does the need for truth and verification. Background screening plays a crucial role in ensuring your process remains fair, compliant, and grounded in fact — not assumption.
At GIS, we give employers the clarity they need. Our background screening solutions deliver verified, trustworthy insights that help you make confident hiring decisions while protecting your organization.
