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Restaurants Risk Diner Revolt Over AI Surge Pricing
Original: mcdonald's
McDonald's is at the centre of a debate over restaurants using artificial intelligence to adjust prices dynamically, similar to surge pricing used by ride-hailing apps. Industry commentators warn diners could revolt if they discover the price of a meal changes based on demand, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in fast-food pricing.
Why now: Reports that fast-food chains could adopt AI-driven dynamic pricing have sparked consumer backlash and debate over pricing fairness.
Evidence
- Restaurants risk a diner revolt over AI surge pricing · The Telegraph
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