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THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT (NEW YORK POST)

McDonald’s is using an AI-assisted pricing system that analyzes transaction data and helps recommend restaurant-specific menu prices, including estimates of what local customers are willing to pay. Franchisees officially retain final pricing authority, but some operators say they feel pressure to follow the recommendations—raising questions about how far algorithm-driven pricing could eventually go.

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