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Investigation: McDonald's is utilizing an AI pricing engine across nearly 14,000 restaurants to generate location-specific "optimal prices" for menu items

McDonald's is increasingly using artificial intelligence to guide menu prices across the U.S. and some global markets …

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Investigation: McDonald's is utilizing an AI pricing engine across nearly 14,000 restaurants to generate location-specific "optimal prices" for menu items

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