Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — The Risks of AI Prompt Injections in the Workplace

Could AI dictate your next hiring decision through invisible instructions hidden inside a resume? As employers adopt AI tools for hiring and recruiting, they also face a new challenge: AI prompt injections, which are hidden directions designed to deceive AI into advancing an uncredentialed candidate. In the latest episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, host Jen Rubin is joined by Mintz Associate and employment attorney Kevin Kim to discuss: How AI prompt injections can manipulate AI-driven hiring and recruiting processes Practical strategies for strengthening workplace safeguards against deceptive AI tools Why businesses must be vigilant about security and confidentiality risks associated with unauthorized AI use Why keeping humans in the loop remains essential when using AI to support hiring and employment decisions Whether you’re an HR professional, in-house counsel, or a business leader, this conversation offers practical tips to understanding the risks AI poses in the workplace.