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Jun 17, 2024
McDonald's ends AI chatbot drive-thru deal with IBM, raising questions about replacement. US House passes National Defense Authorization Act bill, facing uncertainty in Senate. US Surgeon General calls for social media warning labels to protect mental health
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McDonald's AI Drive-Thru
- McDonald's tested automated drive-thru ordering with IBM in 100 US restaurants.
- They are ending the partnership but plan to evaluate new partners like Google.
LLMs for Drive-Thrus
- LLMs could improve drive-thru ordering with on-device models, handling limited situations and reducing miscommunication.
- This technology could improve efficiency and speed, rather than replacing human workers.
NDAA and DJI
- The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a provision to ban DJI from using certain frequencies.
- This could effectively ground existing DJI drones and restrict future sales, targeting their most profitable products.