McDonald’s says goodbye to AI-powered drive-thru technology.

TLDR: McDonald’s has officially ended its AI drive-thru after a series of public mishaps. The fast-food chain will remove all AI systems by the end of July and plans to explore voice ordering solutions more broadly. This decision comes after customers reported issues such as incorrect orders and bizarre food combinations. Article Summary: McDonald’s has … Read more McDonald’s says goodbye to AI-powered drive-thru technology.

Analysts recommend buying Best Buy stock for AI upgrade potential.

TLDR: – UBS upgraded Best Buy stock to a buy rating and raised its price target to $106. – Analysts cite multiple reasons for potential upside, including a rebound in housing and new product categories. – Best Buy expected to benefit from AI-enabled device upgrade cycle and high-end offerings like Microsoft’s new laptops. – Home … Read more Analysts recommend buying Best Buy stock for AI upgrade potential.

McDonald’s phasing out AI-powered drive-thrus in 2022.

TLDR: McDonald’s is ending its AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM by July 26. The reasons behind the decision are not fully explained, but McDonald’s plans to explore voice ordering solutions. McDonald’s is pulling out of its venture with IBM that brought AI to some of its drive-thrus. The fast food giant is slated to take the … Read more McDonald’s phasing out AI-powered drive-thrus in 2022.

McDonald’s ditches AI.

TLDR: McDonald’s is ending its AI drive-thru ordering pilot with mixed results. Customers reported issues, such as incorrect orders. McDonald’s will continue to explore voice ordering solutions and partner with IBM in other areas. McDonald’s is pulling the plug on a test that deployed artificial intelligence to take drive-thru customer orders, with the technology showing … Read more McDonald’s ditches AI.

Chinese scientists unveil AI war commander for virtual military simulations.

TLDR: Chinese scientists have created the world’s first AI military commander in a PLA laboratory. The AI commander mimics human commanders in all aspects and has been granted supreme command authority in virtual war simulations involving all branches of the PLA. The project was publicly revealed in a peer-reviewed paper in May and aims to … Read more Chinese scientists unveil AI war commander for virtual military simulations.

Jim Lee’s ink partner Scott Williams talks about Francesco Mattina and AI

Jim Lee’s Inking Partner Scott Williams on Francesco Mattina and A.I. TLDR: Francesco Mattina is facing fresh plagiarism claims and accusations of using AI in his art. Scott Williams and Adi Granov have expressed their disapproval of Mattina’s methods. Key Points: Francesco Mattina accused of swiping artwork from other artists and using AI in his … Read more Jim Lee’s ink partner Scott Williams talks about Francesco Mattina and AI