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  • AI Might Not Be the Future of Fast Food Drive-Thru Lanes After All

    AI Might Not Be the Future of Fast Food Drive-Thru Lanes After All

    Many fast food restaurants have been experimenting with artificial intelligence in recent months, trying to figure out how best to use the evolving technology to drive sales and increase efficiency. Many restaurant chains have tested AI-assisted drive-thru lanes, but the recent struggles of one AI company illustrate the potential shortcomings of this model. Presto Automation…


  • 7 Times Taco Bell’s Menu Pushed the Boundaries of Science

    7 Times Taco Bell’s Menu Pushed the Boundaries of Science

    Earlier this month, Gizmodo reported on a new high-tech drive-thru Taco Bell that the Tex-Mex chain opened in Minnesota; at “Taco Bell Defy,” you order via a mobile app, scan a QR code when you drive up, and have your food delivered via a series of tubes, never interacting with another human being. But that…