It created more applications. That is a different problem.
UK digital sector jobs grew 0.3% in 2023, the smallest rise in a decade.The pool of proven people has barely moved.
What has changed
AI now writes the CV.AI now reads the CV.The pile of applications has grown, but the number of great people has not.
Why more AI is not the answer
Using AI to filter AI-written CVs solves a problem the industry created.It adds more noise and filters out more good people.The answer is a person who understands the work, reading carefully.