Starbucks eyes AI personalized menus at the drive-thru

On an earnings call, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company will explore experiences that recognize arriving customers, show personalized digital menus, and make payment easier. Taco Bell and McDonald's are also testing per-car personalized drive-thru menu technology.

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