McDonald's has been using AI to decide how much you pay for a Big Mac
shield_x · reddit · 2026-10-03
According to TechSpot, McDonald's has been using AI to help decide pricing for items like the Big Mac. Dynamic pricing algorithms adjust prices based on demand, time of day and other factors, raising questions about whether consumers are being treated differently by algorithms. Link in post.
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