McDonald's, IBM Developing AI-Powered Drive-Thru Lanes

NILES, ILLINOIS – APRIL 30: A SUV picks up an order at the drive-up window of a McDonald’s fast food restaurant April 30, 2003 in Niles, Illinois. McDonald’s Corporation announced that results for the quarter that ended March 31 and showed a 7 percent gain in earnings per share (before the cumulative effect of accounting changes) on higher revenues. Comparable unit sales have declined. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

McDonald’s is teaming up with IBM to develop a faster drive-thru – powered by artificial intelligence.

The fast food giant began testing the new AI technology in Chicago earlier this year, but says the technology is currently only about 85% accurate.

The new tech is expected to be ready in 1-2 years.

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