AI Fraud in Hiring: How Zapier’s Talent Leader Is Building the Playbook

AI isn’t just changing how we hire.

It’s changing who’s trying to get hired.

That’s the focus of this episode of the ERE Recruiting Innovation Podcast, where I sat down with Anita Chandrasekhar, Global Head of Talent Strategy and Operations at Zapier.

Anita is leading the charge on one of the most critical, and emerging, challenges in recruiting: detecting and preventing AI-driven fraud in hiring.

From fake profiles to deepfake interviews, she’s not just identifying the risks, she’s building the playbook that TA and HR teams need to stay ahead.

We covered:
-What candidate fraud actually looks like in real hiring scenarios
-High-impact, low-tech ways to spot red flags early
-How to vet new AI tools without risking compliance
-Why modern recruiting leaders need to balance innovation with risk management

Anita’s message is clear:

Candidate fraud is not just a recruiting problem.

It’s a business risk, one that can affect your brand, your hiring accuracy, and your bottom line.

And as AI adoption continues to accelerate, the recruiters who understand both the upside and the risks will be the ones who lead the future of talent strategy.

Listen now:
• YouTube 
• Spotify 
• Apple Podcasts 

See Anita live at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit

Nov 4–5 in San Diego (in-person + virtual).

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