McDonald's tried using a robot voice to take orders at drive-throughs. But the robot made many funny mistakes. It mixed up orders, like putting bacon on ice cream. People shared these mistakes online. So, McDonald's decided to stop using the robot voice in over 100 restaurants.

Even though McDonald's stopped using this robot voice, they still believe robots can help in the future. They will look for better ways to use robot voices by the end of the year. Some people worry robots might take jobs from humans. But it seems robots can't do everything humans can. McDonald's will keep working with the robot company on other projects.

Original news source: Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn (BBC)

– Charades
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1. What is a robot?
2. How would you feel if a robot took your order at McDonald's?
3. Do you like the idea of robots helping at McDonald's? Why or why not?
4. Do you think robots can do everything that humans can? Why or why not?
5. What is a drive-through?
6. Have you ever seen a robot before? Where?
7. How do you think a robot voice sounds?
8. Do you think it's funny when robots make mistakes? Why or why not?
9. What is bacon?
10. Would you like bacon on ice cream? Why or why not?
11. Do you think robots will take jobs from humans in the future? Why or why not?
12. How do you think McDonald's can use robot voices in a better way?

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