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When Convenience Costs: The McHire AI Hiring Bot Fiasco

In a rush to modernize hiring workflows, McDonald’s deployed Olivia, an AI chatbot built by Paradox.ai, to pre-screen job applications. The result? A digital hiring process so efficient that—as it turns out—it cut critical corners in cybersecurity.

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Grok4 Just Raised the Bar (and Some Eyebrows)

Grok4 might be the most advanced LLM available today, but its real contribution isn’t the headline scores—it’s the acceleration of the entire field. It raises the bar for capability, price transparency, and user experience. It also raises important questions about alignment, safety, and where we draw the line.

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