Campus hiring faces a new wave of sophisticated cheating, fueled by generative AI. Recruiters are battling AI-powered tools, proxy candidates, and “interview-as-a-service” networks. Indian tech firms are deploying AI proctoring and coding assessment platforms to combat this growing threat. Companies are increasingly shifting to proctored technical assessments, recognizing that traditional tests often overlook AI-assisted methods, making live follow-up interviews a crucial defense.