McDonald’s AI Hiring System Vulnerable: Millions of Applicant Records Exposed

McDonald's AI Hiring System Vulnerable: Millions of Applicant Records Exposed

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A security lapse in McDonald’s AI-powered hiring tool has potentially compromised the personal data of millions of job applicants. The vulnerability, reportedly stemming from weak password protocols, was initially flagged in a Reddit thread. This incident underscores the growing need for robust cybersecurity measures and ethical considerations when deploying AI technologies in human resources and recruitment.