An artificial intelligence (AI) hiring platform has reportedly slashed hiring time at Chipotle by an notable 75%.

The fast-casual restaurant chain has been utilizing the platform, created by recruiting software firm Paradox and nicknamed “ava Cado” by Chipotle, for the past year, CNBC reported on Friday, june 13.

According to the CNBC report, Scott Boatwright, Chipotle CEO, told Fortune in an interview posted on Monday, June 9, that “This not only helps us keep our restaurant staffed, but ensures we have the best talent that’s available in the industry.”

The CNBC report also stated that 25% of U.S. companies are leveraging AI tools for human resources (HR) tasks, citing data from the Society of Human Resource Management.

The technology automates repetitive tasks and instantly answers frequently asked questions from job seekers, according to the CNBC report.

“This not only helps us keep our restaurant staffed, but ensures we have the best talent that’s available in the industry.”

Though, the CNBC report notes that AI could potentially create a negative impression among candidates who prefer direct interaction with a recruiter.The report also raises concerns about cybersecurity risks associated with storing and transmitting job candidates’ data.

Chipotle announced the rollout of its Ai Hiring platform across its 3,500 restaurants in October. The company stated that the system would free general managers from time-consuming tasks such as collecting basic candidate information and scheduling interviews.

Ilene eskenazi, Chipotle chief Human Resources Officer, said in a press release at the time, “Paradox operates as if we’ve hired additional administrative support for all our restaurants, freeing up more time for managers to support team members and provide an remarkable guest experience.”

When Paradox announced its acquisition of people analytics platform Echtblue in February, Paradox CEO Adam godson said that “AI is the future of talent acquisition.”

“We’ve always believed that conversations are the UI of the future, and we see an chance to create a data foundation that powers people intelligence in a conversational, frictionless way,” Godson said in a press release.

PYMNTS reported in August that many experts view AI as a valuable tool for employers, potentially leading to faster hiring processes and reduced talent acquisition costs.

Cliff Jurkiewicz, vice president of global strategy at Phenom, told PYMNTS at the time, “Recruiters use AI-based HR tech to find the best candidates, and job seekers can benefit too.”