Starbucks to roll out Microsoft Azure OpenAI assistant for baristas
1. Starbucks to implement AI assistant with Microsoft's Azure platform at 35 locations. 2. Broad launch planned for fiscal 2026, aiming to improve barista efficiency. 3. AI hopes to accelerate service times to four minutes per order. 4. Starbucks' partnership with Microsoft continues to expand in AI technology. 5. Other companies like Walmart and JPMorgan are also adopting AI assistants.