Unwanted Charity: The Taco Bell AI Up-Charge Controversy

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Taco Bell, a popular fast food chain, has recently been under scrutiny for an alleged issue with its charity initiative, “Round Up for Students”. The initiative asks customers to round up their bill to the nearest dollar, with the extra change going towards a charity fund. However, some customers have reported that the AI system used to take orders at the Fulton location has been adding the round-up charge even when they decline the offer. This issue has been reported multiple times over the past six months, raising questions about the integrity of the initiative and the functionality of the AI system…

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