McDonald's Drive-Thru AI Upgrade So Advanced It Asks If You Want Fries With That Therapy Session
A viral TikTok from a St. Louis McDonald's shows the new AI drive-thru system taking a surprisingly deep order—after the customer asks for a McFlurry with extra sprinkles and a side of "emotional support," the bot responds, "I hear you. That'll be $14.87. Would you like to add a large fries and a lifetime subscription to BetterHelp?" Customers are now lining up not just for McMuffins, but for unsolicited existential check-ins. The irony? The AI is apparently programmed with a psychology minor, making it more attentive than most human employees—and possibly cheaper than actual therapy.