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Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers.
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March 05, 2026
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Good morning. Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers.
Because there’s nothing like a bit of micromanagement and having everything you say recorded all day!
All the headlines and more below...
AUSTRALIAN NEWS
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COMPANY NEWS
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A large-scale protest by the Transport Workers' Union at Amazon warehouses in Australia is set to occur due to poor industry standards while industrial action looms. LINK
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Carconnect, an Australian online car buying platform, went into voluntary administration due to financial difficulties as a search for buyers is underway. LINK
AlixPartners launched in Australia to hire a mix of local and returning talent from strategy firms, avoiding traditional big four firms. LINK
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TRIVIA
This trivia comes from the show, The 1% Club. This is the 30% question meaning only 30 out of 100 people got it correct. You have 30 seconds to prove you are in the smartest 5%. Your time starts now...
The Matildas played the Republic of WhoCares. In each half, Sam Kerr scored 6 minutes in, and every 6 minutes after that. If the game has two 45 minute halves, how many goals did she score?
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ANSWER
14. If she scores every six minutes of each 45 minutes half, that is 7 times in each half.
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