AI Influences Job Applications and Ethics Discussions, Warned by Anne Hathaway and LDS Elder Gong

Actress Anne Hathaway cautioned job seekers that using AI tools like ChatGPT to draft thank‑you notes can backfire. She said she received multiple identical thank‑you letters after a recent casting round, noting, “Eram todas notas de agradecimento exatamente iguais.” The uniformity exposed the use of AI and risked candidates appearing disengaged, highlighting concerns as AI eases the burden of applying for many jobs in a tight market.

Separately, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the LDS Church addressed the Athens AI Ethics Summit, urging developers and policymakers to embed a moral compass in artificial intelligence. He stated, “A IA com fundamentos morais, enquanto ferramenta, pode abrir oportunidades para que os seres humanos pratiquem o bem.” Gong emphasized that without ethical guidance, powerful AI could drift from human dignity, urging religious and philosophical wisdom to steer its development.

Together, the remarks illustrate growing apprehension about AI’s impact on both everyday hiring practices and broader societal values.