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Feb 16, 2026
Brian Nicoll, CEO of Starbucks, talks about using AI to speed orders and smooth drive-thru service. He describes a smart queue, forecasting tools and an assistant that helps baristas. He also covers investments and staffing changes to improve customer experience.
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Content Owners Push Back On AI Video
- ByteDance moved quickly to promise stronger safeguards after Seed Dance sparked IP and training concerns.
- The backlash from Disney, Paramount and others shows studios will pressure AI firms over copyrighted content.
UK Tightens AI Rules For Child Safety
- The UK plans to update the Online Safety Act to explicitly cover AI chatbots and close legal loopholes.
- New rules also aim to preserve children's data after death when relevant to coroners' investigations.
Automate Orders To Free Staff For Service
- Use AI to automate order entry so staff focus on customer connection and craft.
- Integrate forecasting, scheduling and queueing to hit service timelines and reduce friction.