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McDonald's is undergoing a significant technological overhaul across its 43,000 locations, implementing AI-powered systems to improve everything from equipment maintenance to order accuracy.

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• OpenAI has secured a five-year, $11.9 billion agreement with CoreWeave

• Sony has unveiled a new prototype of an AI-powered video game character

• Cohere has entered into a partnership with electronics leader LG CNS

• The Future of Fast Food: McDonald’s AI-Powered Restaurant Revolution

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OpenAI has secured a five-year, $11.9 billion agreement with CoreWeave for AI infrastructure, along with a $350 million stake in the IPO-bound company.

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Cohere has entered into a partnership with electronics leader LG CNS to create Korean-language AI models tailored for businesses in South Korea.

Enterprise software giant ServiceNow is acquiring conversational AI startup Moveworks for $2.85 billion, marking one of the largest AI acquisitions of 2025.

Sony has unveiled a new prototype of an AI-powered video game character for PlayStation's Horizon Forbidden West, capable of engaging in real-time conversations with players.

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The Future of Fast Food: McDonald’s AI-Powered Restaurant Revolution

McDonald's is undergoing a significant technological overhaul across its 43,000 locations, implementing AI-powered systems to improve everything from equipment maintenance to order accuracy.

In collaboration with Google Cloud, McDonald’s is rolling out edge computing systems that enable real-time data processing and AI analysis directly in-store.

The upcoming AI features include predictive maintenance for kitchen equipment, computer vision for ensuring accurate orders, and a "generative AI virtual manager."

This initiative aims to solve customer pain points while assisting employees handling multiple ordering channels like drive-thru and delivery.

Additionally, McDonald's plans to use customer data and AI to offer personalized promotions, such as McFlurry deals on hot days based on previous purchases.

Why it matters: With 70 million daily customers, even small issues can cause major operational hurdles. By incorporating AI into its extensive operations, McDonald's can enhance efficiency, and as the fast-food giant joins others like Taco Bell and Wendy’s in embracing this technology, it’s likely to set a trend for the entire industry.

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