Artificial Automated checkout Test at McDonald's to End; Web Says "Long Way To Go" Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries worldwide, promising efficiency and innovation. However, recent events have underscored the ongoing challenges and evolution of this transformative technology. McDonald's decision to discontinue its AI-driven drive-thru voice ordering system, following public exposure of operational errors, serves as a prominent example of the complexities involved in AI implementation. McDonald's USA Chief Restaurant Officer, Mason Smoot, revealed in an internal memo obtained by CNBC, "After extensive evaluation, McDonald's has decided to terminate our current partnership with IBM on automated order taking (AOT). The technology will be phased out across all participating restaurants by July 26, 2024." The fast food giant embarked on a partnership with IBM in 2021 to pilot AI-based ordering technology at over 100 locations. T