Dossier
Emma Roth
Coverage of Emma Roth in the Nexus archive.
- Ad-free streaming is a luxury now
The article discusses how ad-free streaming, once an affordable standard with services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, is becoming a luxury as streaming costs rise. It highlights the shift from ad-free, low-cost options in 2010 to a current landscape where ad-free access is increasingly rare.
- Chatbots at the drive-thru are just the beginning
McDonald's introduced AI chatbots at their drive-thru in 2021, starting with 10 locations in Chicago. The technology was developed after acquiring Apprente, a startup focused on voice-based conversational technology. This marks an early adoption of AI in the fast-food industry.