# Taco Bell expands voice AI to nearly 900 drive-thrus

Taco Bell is rolling out voice AI technology at nearly 900 of its drive-thru locations. The system, which takes orders automatically, aims to speed up service and reduce employee workload. This marks one of the largest deployments of AI in the fast-food industry, signaling a broader shift toward automation.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/taco-bell-ramps-up-voice-ai-use-across-drive-thrus) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:27:27 GMT