Krispy Kreme's AI-Powered 'Glaze Predictor' Predicts Your Donut Cravings Before You Wake Up, Sparking Privacy Fears
In a move straight out of a sci-fi breakfast menu, Krispy Kreme has unveiled its new "Glaze Predictor" AI, which uses your sleep patterns, weather data, and even your grocery store receipts to predict which donut you’ll crave before you even open your eyes. The system, which launched yesterday, sends a push notification to your phone at 6:00 AM with a "perfectly glazed" suggestion, often arriving at your door via drone within 15 minutes. Early adopters rave about never having to think about breakfast again, but privacy advocates are sounding alarms. "It’s a sweet deal until the AI knows you’re cheating on your diet before you do," warned tech ethicist Dr. Lena Park. Krispy Kreme claims all data is anonymized, but a leaked internal memo suggests the system can detect "emotional instability" based on order frequency—potentially selling the insights to wellness apps. As one user tweeted: "My Glaze Predictor ordered me a dozen original glazed after a bad dream. I’m not sure if I’m impressed or terrified." The program rolls out nationally next month, with a subscription fee of $9.99 per month for unlimited, pre-caffeinated donut therapy.