This is probably some kind of brainrot. But a market for lemons is a lopsided deal where one side essentially fucks over the other. Arguably both sides of the job market in software development are spewing garbage to the point where its not clear what is a good offer anymore.
From the prospective employee side: Why should I waste my time? Why would I leak my information?
From the prospective employer side: Why should I waste my time? Why would I leak my information?
Meanwhile AI says look you guys are gridlocked without me.