# Taco Bell Is Making Voice AI a Reality | Fast Five Shorts

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Podcast: [Omni Talk Retail](https://stenobird.com/podcast/omni-talk-retail-6449360)
Published: 2026-07-18T11:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omnitalkretail.captivate.fm/episode/taco-bell-is-making-voice-ai-a-reality-fast-five-shorts
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## Resource

Taco Bell has expanded its AI powered drive thru ordering system to nearly 900 restaurants across the United States. Chris Walton is joined by Shelley Huff and Chris Niesen to discuss whether voice AI has finally reached mainstream adoption. They explore why Yum! Brands has taken a thoughtful approach to implementation and how AI could improve both the customer experience and restaurant operations. ▶️ Watch the full Fast Five episode here: https://youtu.be/-F7f2EFXG9k This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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