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McDonald’s is testing AI system for drive-thru orders

Ten McDonald’s branches in Chicago are currently using artificial intelligence software to automate drive-thru orders, as revealed by CEO Chris Kempczinski in a conference with investors. Per initial gathered data, the AI can process around 80 percent of orders and fulfill these orders at 85 percent accuracy. The voice-ordering tech comes from Apprente, an AI […]

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PLDT’s fiber service reaches 10.2 million homes, 700,000 ports rolled out

Up to 10.2 million homes can now be accommodated by PLDT’s ever-expanding fiber network, as the telco announced that it has rolled out 700,000 fiber-to-the-home ports nationwide. According to the company’s senior vice president, Butch G. Jimenez, PLDT is relentless in its expansion amid hurdles introduced by the pandemic. Besides the substantial FTTH rollout, PLDT […]