McDonald's Drive-Thru AI Upgrade Takes My Order For A Diet Coke, I Get A Chocolate Shake And A Lecture About My Blood Sugar
Well folks, common sense has officially left the building. I pull up to the McDonald's drive-thru, which now has that fancy new AI voice taking orders. I clearly say, "I'd like a large Diet Coke." This robot tells me, "I understand you want a large chocolate shake and a side of life advice." I correct it twice, it still puts in a chocolate shake and a Diet Coke. Then, as I'm waiting in line, my husband gets a text from the McDonald's app saying our order is ready. We get home, and not only do we have the wrong drinks, but the bag has a printout that literally says, "Your blood sugar levels are concerning, try a salad." This is what happens when you let technology run wild. Bring back the teenage cashier who at least knew how to hand me a straw.