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McDonald's faces class-action lawsuit over alleged AI-driven price-fixing
McDonald's is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that its AI-powered pricing tool unlawfully coordinates prices among its U.S. franchisees, potentially inflating costs for consumers. The company denies these claims, stating that franchisees independently set prices and that the AI tool merely provides optional recommendations.
Key points
- Class-action lawsuit filed against McDonald's over alleged AI-driven price-fixing.
- McDonald's denies allegations, emphasizing franchisee pricing independence.
- AI pricing strategies under scrutiny in the fast-food industry.
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