TechCrunch Daily Crunch AI chatbot’s simple ‘123456’ password risked exposing personal data of millions of McDonald’s job applicants
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Jul 12, 2025 A serious security lapse led to millions of McDonald's job applicants' data being exposed due to a simple password choice. Meanwhile, RealSense emerges from Intel, showcasing its advanced stereoscopic imaging tech. Samsung is also breaking new ground, exploring innovative wearable technology like earrings and necklaces. The intersection of machine perception and security highlights growing concerns and advancements in tech, with startups making waves in the space sector.
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RealSense Enhances Machine Vision
- RealSense uses stereoscopic imaging to give machines a depth perception like humans.
- This helps robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles better understand their physical environment.
Samsung Explores New Wearables
- Samsung is exploring novel wearable form factors like earrings and necklaces to reduce phone reliance.
- This shift aims to allow communication and tasks without needing a traditional phone device.
Data Exposure by Weak Password
- McDonald's job applicants' personal data was exposed due to an AI chatbot protected by the simple password "123456".
- Researchers found this issue in a few hours and the problem was quickly resolved by the chatbot provider Paradox.ai.