An AI startup's tattoo-for-an-interview stunt set off a Silicon Valley backlash. Now the founder is apologizing.

An AI startup's tattoo-for-an-interview stunt set off a Silicon Valley backlash. Now the founder is…

LemonLime founder offered job interviews for tattoos at a YC afterparty, tying hiring to permanent body modifications. The backlash signals how AI startup recruiting wars breed questionable tactics, raising governance concerns for founders betting on hype over substance.