Yum Brands becomes the latest fast-food company to lean into AI — and its stock gains

Yum Brands is stepping up its efforts to harness AI, the operator of the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC fast-food chains announced Thursday — with the technology expected to boost the company’s ability to grow sales.

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