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So you hired a deepfake. Now what?
Deepfake candidates are a growing problem for HR and IT pros. Here’s how to fight back.

Jordyn is a senior enterprise tech reporter focusing on transportation for Morning Brew Inc. She previously covered the automotive industry for The Detroit News. Prior to that, she worked at The Cleveland Plain Dealer and The Youngstown Vindicator.
Deepfake candidates are a growing problem for HR and IT pros. Here’s how to fight back.
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