Summary
A job applicant shared that a manager used a chatbot, ChatGPT, to decide if their haircut met health-code rules. The manager sent the applicant's photo to the AI, which judged the haircut unacceptable for food handling. The applicant’s request to wear a hairnet was denied by the restaurant, leading to their application being rejected.
Key Facts
- A manager used ChatGPT to check if an applicant's haircut followed health-code rules.
- Screenshots showed the manager asked for a photo to send to the AI.
- The AI said the applicant's hair was not properly restrained for food handling.
- The restaurant's policy does not allow hairnets, leading to the application being declined.
- The situation sparked online criticism about relying on AI for such decisions.
- Commenters suggested that companies should have policies for AI use.
- The applicant shared frustration over the AI evaluation without their consent.
