'The Guardian' reports that Wendy's is ready
to roll out an artificial-intelligence-powered
chatbot capable of taking customers' orders.
The "FreshAI" pilot program
is reportedly powered
by Google Cloud's AI software.
.
The experimental pilot program
will launch next month in
the Columbus, Ohio, area.
According to Wendy's, the fast-food
chain is counting on the technology to
revolutionize the industry.
According to Wendy's, the fast-food
chain is counting on the technology to
revolutionize the industry.
By leveraging generative AI, Wendyâs seeks to take the complexity out of the ordering process so employees can focus on serving up fast, fresh-made, quality food and exceptional service, Wendy's, via statement.
'The Guardian' reports that
Wendy's is not the first fast-food
chain to pioneer AI technology.
'The Guardian' reports that
Wendy's is not the first fast-food
chain to pioneer AI technology.
In 2022, McDonald's opened a completely automated
location in Fort Worth, Texas, while deploying
AI-operated drive-thrus at locations around the country.
Meanwhile, other chains, including
Sonic and Popeyes also have their own
AI-driven solutions in the works.
Meanwhile, other chains, including
Sonic and Popeyes also have their own
AI-driven solutions in the works.
Similar to McDonald's, Wendy's has
said that it will still employ people to
monitor the AI-operated drive thru.
.
Similar to McDonald's, Wendy's has
said that it will still employ people to
monitor the AI-operated drive thru.
.
Despite this, 'The Guardian' points out that the application
of AI technology in the fast-food industry is expected
to stoke fears of humans losing jobs to robots.
Great Deals to Celebrate , National Cheeseburger Day.
September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day. To mark the occasion, some of the nation's top burger chains are celebrating with special deals, 'Today' reports.
Here are some of the delicious deals:.
All three of the burgers at Applebee's, the Classic
Cheeseburger, Classic Burger and Classic Bacon
Cheeseburger will be available at a reduced price of $8.99.
All three of the burgers at Applebee's, the Classic
Cheeseburger, Classic Burger and Classic Bacon
Cheeseburger will be available at a reduced price of $8.99.
Burger King is celebrating with a whole week of
special offers, including a free cheeseburger for
Royal Perks members with any purchase over $1.
Burger King is celebrating with a whole week of
special offers, including a free cheeseburger for
Royal Perks members with any purchase over $1.
At Carl's Jr., My Rewards members can
get half off Double Cheeseburgers if they
order online or use the Carl's Jr. app. .
At Carl's Jr., My Rewards members can
get half off Double Cheeseburgers if they
order online or use the Carl's Jr. app. .
At Dairy Queen, any order through
the app of $1 or more comes with a
free single Original Cheeseburger.
At Dairy Queen, any order through
the app of $1 or more comes with a
free single Original Cheeseburger.
Customers ordering through the
McDonald's app can get a Double
Cheeseburger for just 50 cents.
Customers ordering through the
McDonald's app can get a Double
Cheeseburger for just 50 cents.
Instead of a deal to celebrate National Cheeseburger
Day, Sonic is launching a brand new burger:
the Bacon Peppercorn Ranch Grilled Cheese Burger. .
Instead of a deal to celebrate National Cheeseburger
Day, Sonic is launching a brand new burger:
the Bacon Peppercorn Ranch Grilled Cheese Burger. .
At Wahlburgers, customers can get half off all
the popular chain's burgers, including some of
the brand's signature burgers like the O.F.D.
At Wahlburgers, customers can get half off all
the popular chain's burgers, including some of
the brand's signature burgers like the O.F.D.
Wendy's will be celebrating from September 18
through 22, with a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
for just a penny with any purchase.
Wendy's will be celebrating from September 18
through 22, with a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
for just a penny with any purchase.
White Castle's promotion goes from
September 18 to 20, offering BOGO Single
Cheese Sliders, limited to one per order. .
White Castle's promotion goes from
September 18 to 20, offering BOGO Single
Cheese Sliders, limited to one per order.
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CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off Meta's two-day Connect conference by introducing new products, including a new AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Metaâs messaging, the next generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses and its newest virtual reality headset, the Quest 3.
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Zuckerberg Unveils New AI Assistants , Portrayed by Celebs.
During Meta's Connect event on Sept. 27, CEO
Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will integrate new AI assistants throughout its social media platforms, Insider reports. .
During Meta's Connect event on Sept. 27, CEO
Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will integrate new AI assistants throughout its social media platforms, Insider reports. .
The AI assistants are reportedly capable of having human-like conversations.
For example, one assistant, Max, can help you to come up with meal ideas, while another, Lily,
can edit copy and help you to brainstorm.
Several of the assistants also have
celebrity personas, Insider reports. .
For example, Victor, played by Dwyane Wade, can help you with fitness goals, while Amber, aka Paris Hilton, is a forensic expert.
For example, Victor, played by Dwyane Wade, can help you with fitness goals, while Amber, aka Paris Hilton, is a forensic expert.
Other celebrity AI assistants include Charli D'Amelio, Israel Adesanya, Tom Brady, Snoop Dogg, .
Other celebrity AI assistants include Charli D'Amelio, Israel Adesanya, Tom Brady, Snoop Dogg, .
Other celebrity AI assistants include Charli D'Amelio, Israel Adesanya, Tom Brady, Snoop Dogg, .
Other celebrity AI assistants include Charli D'Amelio, Israel Adesanya, Tom Brady, Snoop Dogg, .
Kendall Jenner, Naomi Osaka,
Chris Paul and Roy Choi.
Kendall Jenner, Naomi Osaka,
Chris Paul and Roy Choi.
Kendall Jenner, Naomi Osaka,
Chris Paul and Roy Choi.
Kendall Jenner, Naomi Osaka,
Chris Paul and Roy Choi.
This is about entertainment and about
helping you do things to connect with the
people around you. We thought that this
should feel fun, and it should feel familiar, Mark Zuckerberg, via statement.
The AI assistants, which are intended to attract Gen Z Facebook and Instagram users, began rolling out on Sept. 27
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Amazon to Invest , in OpenAI Rival Anthropic.
On Sept. 25, Amazon announced
that it will invest as much as $4 billion
into the AI startup, The Verge reports. .
Anthropic was founded by siblings and former OpenAI employees Dario and Daniela Amodei. .
The company is "best known for its
Claude chatbot," The Verge reports.
While the deal hardly holds a candle to the
$13 billion that Microsoft has put into OpenAI so far, .
it is significant because it positions
Amazon within the emerging AI race.
Anthropic's chatbot operates in a similar manor as ChatGPT and Bard, but the
company claims it is safer and more reliable.
Anthropic's chatbot operates in a similar manor as ChatGPT and Bard, but the
company claims it is safer and more reliable.
This is reportedly due to Claude's
ability to autonomously revise responses instead of depending on humans.
The chatbot also has the ability to interpret larger prompts, which is helpful when examining longer documents.
The deal will grant Amazon minority ownership of Anthropic. .
The company's technology will
be incorporated into various
Amazon products and applications. .
Google also has a 10% stake in the company,
which will not be affected by the deal with Amazon.
Anthropic intends to pursue its partnerships with both companies, independent of each other, The Verge reports.
Anthropic intends to pursue its partnerships with both companies, independent of each other, The Verge reports
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The âalways onâ AI CEO is tasked with identifying clients for their high-end collectible rums as well as choosing artists to design custom bottles.
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McDonaldâs to Raise Franchise Royalty Fees , for First Time in 30 Years.
Starting Jan. 1, new McDonald's franchisees will have to pay 5% in royalty fees, as opposed to the current requirement of 4%.
The increase is the fast food chain's
first in nearly three decades.
While we created the industry we now lead, we must continue to redefine what success looks like and position ourselves for long-term success to ensure the value of our brand remains as strong as ever, McDonaldâs U.S. President Joe Erlinger, via CNBC.
Weâre not changing services, but we
are trying to change the mindset by getting people to see and understand the power of what you buy into when you buy the McDonaldâs brand, the McDonaldâs system, McDonaldâs U.S. President Joe Erlinger, via CNBC.
Existing franchisees or those who purchase franchised locations from another entity will not have to pay the higher percentage, CNBC reports. .
Current locations that
are rebuilt or transferred
between family members
will not be subjected
to the increase either.
Franchisees operate approximately 95% of the
fast food chain's U.S. restaurants, CNBC reports. .
While McDonald's franchisees have clashed with
the company over a variety of issues in the past.
average cash flows for
American operators have increased
35% over the past five years, CNBC reports.
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McDonaldâs Plans to Get Rid
of Self-Serve Soda Machines .
McDonaldâs Plans to Get Rid
of Self-Serve Soda Machines .
The fast-food giant announced that it will
phase out their self-serve soda machines by 2032. .
The removal is an attempt to create a consistent experience through all their restaurants for both customers and workers when it comes to soda. .
The removal is an attempt to create a consistent experience through all their restaurants for both customers and workers when it comes to soda. .
According to CNN, customer behavior changed
after the pandemic, with many opting to go through the drive-thru or order online.
This has caused fewer customers to choose to eat inside the restaurant, which has resulted in McDonaldâs claiming they do not need the self-serve machines anymore. .
This has caused fewer customers to choose to eat inside the restaurant, which has resulted in McDonaldâs claiming they do not need the self-serve machines anymore. .
In their most recent earningâs report, McDonaldâs said 40% of their total sales are made up of digital orders through their own app or other services like Uber Eats.
In their most recent earningâs report, McDonaldâs said 40% of their total sales are made up of digital orders through their own app or other services like Uber Eats.
McDonaldâs future restaurant designs prioritize high-tech drive-thrus and will have smaller dining areas. .
The fast food company also teased new, smaller restaurants called, "CosMcâs.".
Thereâs a number of places around the US where we are significantly underdeveloped relative to where the population exists today, CEO Chris Kempczinski, via CNN.
That opens up for us a whole bunch of development opportunities for us to go after, CEO Chris Kempczinski, via CNN
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Biden Administration Announces $1.4 Billion , to Improve Rail Safety.
On Sept. 25, the Biden administration
revealed that over $1.4 billion has been awarded
to projects geared toward railway safety.
Specifically, "70 projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C.," will receive the funds, AP reports.
Much of the money is provided
by the 2021 infrastructure law.
These projects will make American rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, delivering tangible benefits to dozens of communities where railroads are located, and strengthening supply chains for the entire country. , Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, via statement.
Railroad safety has gained national attention
ever since the East Palestine, Ohio, incident
in which a train carrying hazardous chemicals
crashed and spilled toxins throughout the town.
Railroad safety has gained national attention
ever since the East Palestine, Ohio, incident
in which a train carrying hazardous chemicals
crashed and spilled toxins throughout the town.
Several other derailments have
occurred since that incident.
The new rail projects will see tracks upgraded, bridges repaired, improved railway connectivity and more.
$178.4 million will go toward restoring passenger service along areas near the Gulf of Mexico that have been
out of commission since 2005's Hurricane Katrina.
This is a significant milestone, representing years of dedicated efforts to reconnect our communities after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. , Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., via statement.
Restoring passenger rail service will create jobs, improve quality of life, and offer a convenient travel option for tourists, contributing to our regionâs economic growth and vitality, Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., via statement.
The largest grant, $202 million,
will serve to restructure railways in
California to build a high-speed rail line
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Some Democrats are concerned over President Joe Bidenâs age and ability to function properly as the US heads into the 2024 election on Tuesday, September 26. The leader of the Democratic Party in Lorain County in Ohio, Sharon Sweda, bluntly said that death is "imminent" for elderly people like Joe. According to reports, Sharon said that Biden is in a period of his life where passing and death is imminent.
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UAW Launches Strike , Against Big 3 Automakers.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) went on strike
at plants owned by GM, Ford and Stellantis after
a deal could not be reached late on Sept. 14.
The affected plants are GM in
Wentzville, Missouri, Stellantis in
Toledo, Ohio, and Ford in Wayne, Michigan.
Plants that aren't striking will work without a contract, according to UAW President Shawn Fain.
Plants that aren't striking will work without a contract, according to UAW President Shawn Fain.
A rally will be held on Sept. 15
at 4 p.m. ET, Fox New reports. .
The main issue that the UAW
is striking over is pay.
The union wants a general pay raise of
over 40% "for rank-and-file members
over four years," Fox News reports. .
The UAW also wants temporary workers to be made permanent, cost-of-living adjustments.
a raise in pension benefits for those who are currently
retired and reinstated pensions for new hires.
Fain referred to the demands as the
"most audacious and ambitious list of proposals they've seen in decades." .
If the strike goes on for at least 10 days, it could end up costing the U.S. economy about $5.6 billion, according to the Anderson Economic Group. .
Even a short strike would impact economies throughout Michigan and across the nation, Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group, via Fox News
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FTC Files Antitrust Lawsuit , Against Amazon.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Amazon.com on Sept. 26, Reuters reports. .
According to the FTC, Amazon restricted sellers on its platform from discounting, which suppressed competition, and required them to use its "fulfilment service.".
The lawsuit follows a four-year investigation after Amazon.com and other tech companies were accused of abusing their internet dominance, Reuters reports.
Lawsuits were also previously
filed against Google and Facebook.
Lawsuits were also previously
filed against Google and Facebook.
Left unchecked, Amazon will
continue its illegal course of conduct
to maintain its monopoly power, FTC, via lawsuit.
The FTC went on to ask the court "to put an end to Amazon's illegal course of conduct, pry loose Amazon's monopolistic control, deny Amazon the fruits of its unlawful practices,
and restore the lost promise of competition.".
The complaint also asked the court to contemplate "any preliminary or permanent equitable relief, including but not limited to structural relief, necessary to restore fair competition.".
Critics of Amazon applauded the lawsuit.
No corporation has ever centralized this
much power across so many crucial sectors. Left unchecked, Amazonâs power to dictate and control threatens the rule of law
and our ability to maintain open, democratically governed markets, Stacy Mitchell of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, via statement.
Amazon issued a statement about the FTC's lawsuit.
The practices the FTC is challenging have helped to spur competition and innovation across the retail industry, and have produced greater selection, lower prices, and faster delivery speeds for Amazon customers and greater opportunity for the many
businesses that sell in Amazonâs store, David Zapolsky, Amazon's general counsel, via statement
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Google Faces Lawsuit , After Man Drives off, Collapsed Bridge While Following GPS.
NBC reports that a woman in North Carolina has filed
a lawsuit against Google after her husband died by
driving off a collapsed bridge following GPS directions.
According to the lawsuit, Philip Paxson died
after driving off of "an unmarked, unbarricaded
collapsed bridge" on September 30, 2022.
His widow, Alicia Paxson, said that her husband
was unaware the bridge had collapsed and was
following Google's out-of-date GPS directions.
NBC reports that the lawsuit, which accuses
Google of negligence, is seeking a jury
trial and does not name a damage amount.
The lawsuit names Google's parent company,
Alphabet, in addition to three people who own
or control the land where the bridge is located. .
In 2013, a large portion of
the Snow Creek Bridge
collapsed and was never repaired.
According to the suit, a woman informed Google that the
bridge was out in 2020 using the "suggest an edit" feature
and was told in an email that the matter was under review. .
According to the suit, a woman informed Google that the
bridge was out in 2020 using the "suggest an edit" feature
and was told in an email that the matter was under review. .
In response to the lawsuit, a spokesperson
for Google said that the company aims
to provide accurate directions.
We have the deepest
sympathies for the Paxson family. , Google spokesperson, Statement, via NBC.
Our goal is to provide accurate
routing information in Maps and
we are reviewing this lawsuit. , Google spokesperson, Statement, via NBC
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Travis King Is in American Custody , After Being Detained in North Korea.
U.S. Army Private Travis King crossed the military demarcation line between
South Korea and North Korea in July.
Prior to entering North Korea,
King was charged with assault in South Korea and was scheduled to return to Texas'
Fort Bliss to be removed from the Army. .
On Sept. 27, King was released to
U.S. custody in China, Fox News reports.
The relevant organ of the DPRK decided to expel Travis King, a soldier of the U.S. Army who illegally intruded into the territory of the DPRK, under the law of the Republic, Via state media outlet Korean Central News Agency.
North Korea also said that King âconfessed that
he illegally intruded into the territory of the DPRK
as he harbored ill feeling against inhuman maltreatment
and racial discrimination within the U.S. Army and
was disillusioned about the unequal U.S. society.â.
The National Security Council (NSC)
confirmed that King has been returned. .
[The NSC] are very pleased to announce this morning â although events are still ongoing â that the U.S. government has successfully facilitated Private Travis King's departure from the DPRK, NSC Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania Mira Cooper, via statement.
His transfer culminates a months-long
effort involving multiple U.S. government agencies undertaken out of concern for
Private King's well-being and a desire
to reunite him with his family, NSC Senior Director for East Asia and Oceania Mira Cooper, via statement.
King is said to be in
good health, Fox News reports.
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Dallas Mayor , Joins Republican Party.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who once served in the Texas legislature as a Democrat, is switching political parties, CNN reports.
In an op-ed for 'The Wall Street Journal' published
on Sept. 22, Johnson blamed Democrats for "exacerbated crime and homelessness.".
The future of Americaâs great urban centers depends on the willingness of the nationâs mayors to champion law and order and practice fiscal conservatism, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, via 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
Our cities desperately need the genuine commitment to these principles (as opposed to the inconsistent, poll-driven commitment of many Democrats) that has long been a defining characteristic of the GOP, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, via 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
Johnson went on to say, "In other words, American cities need Republicansâand Republicans need American cities.".
While much of Texas is dominated by Republicans, Dallas is typically blue-leaning, CNN reports.
The Texas Democratic Party condemned
Johnson's op-ed and accused him of dishonesty.
[T]he voters of Dallas deserved to know where he stood before he ran for reelection as mayor, Texas Democratic party chair and vice chair, via statement.
He wasnât honest with his constituents, and knew he would lose to a Democrat if he flipped before the election, Texas Democratic party chair and vice chair, via statement.
Meanwhile, Gov. Greg Abbott
welcomed Johnson to the GOP.
Texas is getting more Red every day. Heâs pro law enforcement & wonât tolerate leftist agendas, TX Gov. Greg Abbott, via X
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