The Secret Behind Fast-Food Drive-Thrus: AI-Powered, but Not So Autonomous

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– Checkers and Carl’s Jr are utilizing AI-powered drive-thrus at select locations, but it turns out they are not as autonomous as they seem.
– The AI system relies on outsourced laborers to intervene regularly to ensure smooth customer interactions.
– These laborers step in to handle complex orders or when the AI system fails to understand customer requests.
– Call centers act as the backbone of this drive-thru AI system, utilizing human intelligence to complement the technology.
– Fast-food chains aim to improve speed and accuracy with AI, but human intervention is still crucial for a seamless experience.

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Seems like fast-food drive-thrus are getting a taste of AI, but they can’t resist a side of human assistance. While AI technology aims to enhance efficiency, it turns out that outsourced laborers are the secret ingredient to ensure smooth transactions. Who would have thought that these drive-thru AI systems are a team effort between technology and good old human brainpower? One thing is for sure; the future of fast food is a delightful combo of automation and outsourced labor.

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