AI in Fast Food Drive-Thrus: McDonald’s Calls it Quits
Key Points:
– **McDonald’s Experiment with AI:** After testing AI chatbots at drive-thrus, McDonald’s has decided to end the trial.
– **Technology’s Impact:** Despite AI being hailed as the future, viral videos of wrong orders have made companies reconsider its use.
– **Reevaluation in Fast Food Industry:** McDonald’s move sparks a debate about the haste in implementing AI in fast-food chains.
– **Removal of AI-based Systems:** McDonald’s plans to remove automated order systems from over 100 locations in the US.
Final Thoughts:
It seems even AI can’t handle the complexities of getting a fast-food order right! McDonald’s stepping back from using AI at drive-thrus shows that technology isn’t always the answer. While AI has its perks, like speeding up processes, it seems ensuring order accuracy might still be best left to human employees—for now. Who knew a wrong order at a drive-thru could make such a big splash in the tech world?
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jun/17/mcdonalds-ends-ai-drive-thru
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