13 AI News and Ratings Gaining Investor Attention

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4. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 67

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) operates and franchises restaurants worldwide, offering a variety of food and beverages, including burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, desserts, and breakfast items.

McDonald’s is upgrading its technology with AI-driven tools, internet-connected kitchen equipment, and edge computing to improve customer and employee experiences, WSJ reported on March 5. The company is partnering with Google Cloud and is using edge computing to improve order accuracy, predict equipment failures, and support AI-powered drive-throughs.

Sensors on kitchen equipment will provide real-time data to optimize restaurant operations, while AI tools will assist managers with administrative tasks. The company is also exploring computer vision for order verification and AI-driven personalized promotions, the report stated. Despite challenges in implementation and cost, McDonald’s sees these investments as a way to strengthen customer loyalty and streamline operations.

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