This is undeniably happening as well. Totally agree.

I just have had lots rejections, and some where I did have a good fit, that I don't think "AI auto rejection" is the only story. I have good credentials, several F500 experiences, no big career gaps.

The only real success I have had in the last few years is targeted emails (from who is hiring on HN) or through my network.

It's very different than at any other time and I believe it is a combination of a terrible market, AI rejections, and ghost jobs. And I'm sure there are more than a few ghost jobs.