In the instance of a restaurant, “market research” consists of eating there. CGI (AI’s public interface; menus, advertisements, menu displays (as have been in fast food chains for decades) - none of that matters if the food is inedible.
That’s kind of where I was coming from. I give a shit if they’ve got god fucking a unicorn, AI style, in the front window if their flautas and tamales are GOOD. Or their Bün is good. Or their chili cheese dog with pickles and jalapenos is delicious. Or they are the only place to get a Hang Ten with a pocket. Or ALL the Vans. etc.
Mention it to them. Tell them your opinion. Do it correctly, expound on the excellence of their product - some of the best you’ve ever had - and opine to them you feel AI involvement in their establishment lessens the establishment while the food remains excellent or the product quality remains.
Diplomacy. At the local level. If you’re on about homie depot or ded lobsters or wallymart - fuggitabout. If you’re going to shop there - deal with it. Think of that slop as pablum for the droolers. Well, maybe not all droolers, but you get the idea.
or, and hear me out, do market research to identify if what you’re planning to do is a good idea.
when you’re running a business, no matter the size, making decisions based on gut feeling is a terrible idea.
In the instance of a restaurant, “market research” consists of eating there. CGI (AI’s public interface; menus, advertisements, menu displays (as have been in fast food chains for decades) - none of that matters if the food is inedible.
That’s kind of where I was coming from. I give a shit if they’ve got god fucking a unicorn, AI style, in the front window if their flautas and tamales are GOOD. Or their Bün is good. Or their chili cheese dog with pickles and jalapenos is delicious. Or they are the only place to get a Hang Ten with a pocket. Or ALL the Vans. etc.
Mention it to them. Tell them your opinion. Do it correctly, expound on the excellence of their product - some of the best you’ve ever had - and opine to them you feel AI involvement in their establishment lessens the establishment while the food remains excellent or the product quality remains.
Diplomacy. At the local level. If you’re on about homie depot or ded lobsters or wallymart - fuggitabout. If you’re going to shop there - deal with it. Think of that slop as pablum for the droolers. Well, maybe not all droolers, but you get the idea.