# The Viral 97.6% AI Hiring Stat Is Wrong. The Real Number Is 67-82%. The Problem Is Still Fixable.

- slug: the-viral-976-ai-hiring-stat-is-wrong-the-real-number-is-67-82-the-problem-is-still-fixable
- date: 2026-04-27
- category: Artificial Intelligence

A fake stat rack up 1.9 million impressions in 24 hours. The real numbers tell a different story, still serious.

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