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The Dawn of AI in HR: A Wake-Up Call from the McDonald's Data Breach
Recently, a shocking revelation emerged about the vulnerabilities of AI-powered hiring systems. Cybersecurity researchers uncovered that McDonald's AI hiring bot, powered by Paradox AI, exposed personal data of a staggering 64 million applicants. This breach included names, phone numbers, addresses, resumes, and in some cases, even more sensitive information such as complete addresses. Such a widespread leak underscores the profound implications of integrating AI into critical HR functions and illuminates the darker side of automation's rapid march forward.