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McDonald's is being sued over an AI that recommends prices to its franchisees in the U.S.

McDonald's is being sued over an AI that recommends prices to its franchisees in the U.S.

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October 6th, 2026

McDonald's is being sued over an AI that recommends prices to its franchisees in the U.S.

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McDonald's is facing a federal lawsuit in Illinois.

McDonald's enfrenta una demanda federal en Illinois.

The lawsuit says its AI pricing tool breaks antitrust laws.

La demanda dice que su herramienta de precios con IA viola las leyes antimonopolio.

According to the lawsuit, the tool shares private data between franchisees.

Según la demanda, la herramienta comparte datos no públicos entre franquiciados.

These franchisees could compete in the same market.

Estos franquiciados podrían competir en el mismo mercado.

The lawsuit says the tool collects data like sales for each store.

La demanda afirma que la herramienta recopila datos como las ventas por tienda.

Competing franchises would normally not share that data.

Las franquicias competidoras normalmente no compartirían esos datos.

It also blames the system for raising McDonald's prices in the U.S.

También culpa al sistema por aumentar los precios de McDonald's en EE. UU.

McDonald's said the lawsuit is "full of inaccuracies".

McDonald's dijo que la demanda está "llena de inexactitudes".

The company also said it will defend itself strongly.

La empresa también dijo que se defenderá con fuerza.

The company said that the AI does not set menu prices.

La empresa afirmó que la IA no fija los precios del menú.

The franchise owners are the ones who set them.

Los franquiciados son quienes los fijan.

It said it offers optional tools to help them make better decisions.

Dijo que ofrece herramientas opcionales para ayudarlos a tomar mejores decisiones.

McDonald's has used an AI pricing tool for more than ten years.

McDonald's usa una herramienta de precios con IA desde hace más de una década.

According to the company, it suggests prices based on sales, location, and other factors.

Según la empresa, recomienda precios según las ventas, la ubicación y otros factores.

A consumer from Illinois, Michael Thomas, filed the lawsuit.

La demanda fue presentada por un consumidor de Illinois, Michael Thomas.

He asks the judge to certify the case as a class action.

Pide al juez que certifique el caso como acción colectiva.

He also asks McDonald's to pay damages.

También pide que McDonald's pague daños y perjuicios.

He also wants to stop agreements that limit competition.

Además, busca impedir acuerdos que restrinjan la competencia.

October 6th, 2026

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