US lawmakers, in letter, question McDonald’s CEO about algorithmic pricing practices

US lawmakers, including Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats, have sent a letter to the McDonald’s CEO questioning the company's algorithmic pricing practices. The officials expressed specific concerns regarding the use of machine learning algorithms to determine what McDonald’s describes as optimal price recommendations for individual menu items. This inquiry focuses on the implementation of AI pricing tools and how these automated systems influence the costs consumers pay for food at the fast-food chain.