Starbucks’ AI Barista: Progress or Problem?

Starbucks is rolling out Green Dot Assist, an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant, to streamline in-store operations. While it promises to help baristas with recipes, training, and troubleshooting, many employees and customers are skeptical. Does this tech upgrade really boost efficiency, or does it just add another layer between people and their coffee? Plus, what about the environmental cost of running energy-hungry AI in a company that claims to be sustainable? Would you trust an AI to run your favorite café? #Tech #AIinRetail #TechDebate