McDonald’s is ending its partnership with IBM to create an automated order taker for drive-thrus due to problems with recognizing accents and dialects. The AI system, known as the Automated Order Taker (AOT), was implemented in over 100 US restaurants but will be terminated in July. The goal was to use AI to speed up … Read more
IBM played a crucial role in the development of the smartphone, as they were the first to patent the concept in the early 1990s. However, despite their pioneering efforts, IBM ultimately abandoned the project, allowing other companies to capitalize on their groundbreaking work. The origins of the smartphone can be traced back to the early … Read more
Syon Capital LLC recently acquired a new position in International Business Machines Co. (IBM) in the fourth quarter, adding to an increasing trend of institutional investors buying and selling shares of the company. Other firms such as Naples Money Management LLC, Stone House Investment Management LLC, and Financial Gravity Asset Management Inc. have also increased … Read more
Telefónica Tech and IBM have entered into a new collaboration agreement in Spain to support companies in deploying artificial intelligence, analytics, and data governance solutions. The agreement aims to help clients navigate the complexities of managing new technologies in a rapidly changing environment and leverage the value of these technologies in their business operations. As … Read more
Kingston, New York is a city with a rich history, particularly in the realm of technology and innovation. One of the key players in shaping Kingston’s technological landscape was IBM, which had a significant presence in the area for many years. The influence of IBM can still be felt in Kingston today, and there are … Read more
McDonald’s has decided to end its partnership with IBM to test automated Drive Thru ordering. This decision will result in the removal of the technology from over 100 restaurants by July 26. According to Mason Smoot, director of restaurants at McDonald’s USA, the company believes there is an opportunity to explore voice ordering solutions more … Read more
WPP, a leading global communications company, has announced a partnership with IBM to develop AI-powered marketing solutions specifically tailored for business-to-business (B2B) companies. This collaboration aims to leverage IBM’s expertise in artificial intelligence technology and WPP’s extensive experience in marketing and communications to provide innovative solutions for B2B marketers. The partnership between WPP and IBM … Read more
McDonald’s has announced the end of its AI-enhanced drive-through pilot program. The fast-food giant had been testing out artificial intelligence technology at select locations to improve the drive-through experience for customers. The AI system was designed to enhance order accuracy and speed up service by predicting customer preferences based on past orders and analyzing traffic … Read more
WPP and IBM have joined forces to launch WPP Open for B2B, a new solution powered by Watsonx, IBM’s data and AI platform. This innovative B2B marketing tool aims to revolutionize how marketers engage with customers and prospects by utilizing AI to identify buying groups and improve customer ROI. Traditional marketing strategies often struggle to … Read more
WPP, a leading global marketing and communications company, has announced the launch of a new marketing product that utilizes IBM’s generative AI platform. The product, called Market Clock, is designed to help brands and businesses improve their marketing strategies and campaigns by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. Market Clock uses IBM’s advanced AI technology … Read more