Starbucks is introducing a generative AI assistant, Green Dot Assist, built on Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI platform, to help baristas answer questions, solve equipment issues, and streamline service in real time. The assistant is already in pilot at 35 locations, with a full U.S. and Canada rollout slated for fiscal 2026. Baristas can use in-store iPads … Continue reading Starbucks Equips Baristas with AI Assistant to Speed Up Orders and Cut Downtime