McDonald's tries AI drive-thru again: ArchIQ kiosks tested at 5 US locations
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-10-02
McDonald's is testing ArchIQ, a new AI drive-thru ordering kiosk, at five U.S. locations. Critics note its predecessor failed miserably — wrong orders, misunderstood requests, viral videos — and was quietly shelved in 2024, raising doubts about whether round two will fare better despite clear cost-saving motives.
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