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McDonald's is being sued over claims its AI pricing tool fixed menu prices across franchises

A proposed class action filed in federal court in Chicago alleges the fast-food chain conspired with franchisees to coordinate prices using machine-learning algorithms

McDonald's is being sued over claims its AI pricing tool fixed menu prices across franchises

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