McDonald's AI pricing may raise Big Mac cost by local affluence

Discussion suggests McDonald's may use AI to judge how much nearby customers can afford and adjust prices such as the Big Mac accordingly. The case highlights the potential and the controversy of algorithmic pricing in fast food.

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