Artificial intelligence moved from novelty to core tension points in graduate admissions and MBA recruitment. Business‑school admissions forecasts call out a surge in video assessments and tighter scrutiny of AI‑assisted content, with schools adopting asynchronous interviews and other tools to surface authentic candidate voice. Admissions directors say AI is prompting both new evaluative techniques and an arms race between polished, AI‑augmented applications and human‑centered assessments. WGU Labs and others predict emotionally aware AI assistants and more sophisticated, ethically governed campus tools in 2026, while MBA programs expect video components and redesigned evaluation rubrics to limit over‑edited applications. Admissions teams are investing in AI‑detection and process redesign to preserve holistic review amid new technology-driven dynamics.