# UK recruiters say AI-assisted interview answers are easy to spot

Digest AI · Society & Work · published 2026-10-13T23:01:38Z

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## Summary

**AI use in job interviews rises in UK, but recruiters claim they can detect it.** Chris Morrow, who runs a Manchester recruitment agency, says candidates using real-time AI tools during virtual interviews often get caught. He describes the experience as “like they are reading off an Autocue,” noting delays and unnatural phrasing as red flags. His agency ends interviews when this happens, calling it cheating.

The **Institute of Student Employers (ISE)**, which represents 290 UK employers including Marks & Spencer and Rolls-Royce, reports a record **92%** of its members suspect or confirm misconduct in job applications. **66%** of respondents saw candidates misuse AI during interviews, while **47%** reported AI use in online assessments. Other common offenses included AI-assisted CVs or covering letters (**10%**). The ISE’s annual survey highlights growing concerns, though it notes hiring trends remain mixed: **4%** growth in 2026 after an **8%** decline the prior year, with expectations of a further **7%** rise. Stephen Isherwood, ISE’s CEO, dismisses AI as the immediate cause of hiring shifts, attributing declines to broader economic uncertainty.

## Key points

- UK recruiters report **92%** suspecting or confirming job application misconduct, up from **85%** last year
- **66%** of employers say candidates misuse AI during interviews, often detectable by stilted language or delays
- ISE CEO says economic conditions—not AI—drive hiring cuts, though AI misuse in interviews is rising

## Why it matters

Employers’ ability to spot AI-assisted interview answers could shape how candidates adapt, while the survey underscores AI’s role in ethical debates over job integrity.

## Sources

1. [Use of AI in job interviews on the rise – but UK recruiters say they can spot the cheats](https://theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/14/use-of-ai-job-interviews-on-rise-uk-recruiters-cheats) (The Guardian AI, 2026-10-13)

## Cite

Digest AI, "UK recruiters say AI-assisted interview answers are easy to spot", 13 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/uk-recruiters-say-ai-assisted-interview-answers-are-easy-to-spot

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