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Good morning, Team. It's March 23, 2025. This is your daily update from the Vertica Newshound, bringing you the freshest stories around technology and project management.**Episode Summary**In today's episode, we explore the intersection of AI and customer service, focusing on how Yum! Brands plans to revolutionize the fast-food drive-thru experience with AI chatbots. We also discuss a game-changing AI tools offer from 1min.AI and its potential impact on project management and e-commerce.**Main Story**AI Revolution at Your Drive-Thru: Yum! Brands is set to transform the fast-food ordering experience by integrating AI chatbots at 500 Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC drive-thru locations by the second quarter of 2025. This initiative, developed in partnership with Nvidia, promises a more natural interaction by mimicking human conversations. While some skeptics highlight potential AI missteps, the convenience of mobile apps remains an alternative. Yum! Brands leads the fast-food industry's shift towards automation, with other players like Wendy's gradually joining the move.**Sources**Yum! Brands and the AI Revolution — Mashable: [Link](https://mashable.com/article/yum-brands-taco-bell-kfc-ai-drive-thru-ordering)**Secondary Stories**Streamline your Workday with a One-time AI Tools Payment: 1min.AI is offering a significant discount on its Advanced Business Plan, now available for $79.97, down from $540. This plan provides lifetime access to AI tools like Gemini, Meta AI, and ChatGPT, designed to automate repetitive tasks and boost workplace efficiency. In project management and e-commerce, AI integration can enhance focus on strategic tasks, offering more personalized client experiences and maintaining a competitive edge.**Sources**Read more about the special offer and its tools here: [Mashable](https://mashable.com/deals/mar-22-1minai-advanced)