I've always been courteous with artificial intelligence, using words such as "please" and "thank you". Not because I think it has feelings, or that politeness makes it perform better, but simply out ...

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The next time you pull up to the drive-thru at Burger King, you may notice something different. The greeting might sound warmer. The thank you might feel extra intentional. That could be Patty. The ...

Burger King is expanding an AI assistant that monitors employee drive-thru interactions. The system tracks polite phrases and compiles data for managers to review. Patty also helps with recipes, ...

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