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The hosts turn their attention to Hollywood's modernization efforts, focusing on AI-driven systems and surge pricing at fast food chains like Wendy's. Wendy's has introduced AI menus, which are criticized for being slower and more confusing, especially for those with accents or speech impediments. Conservative commentator Matt Walsh comments that AI could threaten 80% of jobs globally, echoing fears about automation eroding employment.
On the restaurant industry, there's concern over rising food prices, with Taco Bell's produits like the five-layer burrito skyrocketing to almost $5—considered highway robbery. Wendy's plans to implement surge pricing—raising costs during high-demand times—are ridiculed as potentially leading to price gouging, making affordable fast food harder to access.