AI in hiring: the good, the bad, and the hidden risks

AI is transforming how organisations attract and assess talent - but most digital leaders are seeing only the surface. This session explores the hidden risks of AI-driven hiring that could impact your team’s performance, culture, and ability to grow - from biased large language models to fake candidates, and from AI-written CVs to flawed screening tools. You’ll hear real-world examples, surprising insights, and practical steps to adapt your hiring process without sacrificing trust, quality, or candidate experience. You’ll learn: How AI is flooding your talent funnel — and why it matters even if you're not in HR Where current tools break down — and what that means for your team and culture What AI literacy looks like in recruitment — and why digital leaders need it Five practical shifts to build smarter, fairer, and more future-proof hiring processes Whether you’re building a team, leading digital change, or shaping your organisation’s AI strategy - this talk will leave you thinking differently about how talent is found, evaluated, and chosen.