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@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org · 3d ago

The Guardian: Starbucks Korea to temporarily shut all stores for history lesson after bungled coffee promotion "...The Gwangju massacre is a painful memory for many. Over 10 violent days, paratroopers crushed pro-democracy protests against military strongman Chun Doo-hwan. Victims’ groups say hundreds were killed. Starbucks branded the date of its promotion “Tank Day”. It also featured the slogan “thwack on the desk”, evoking a notorious police explanation for the 1987 torture death of student activist Park Jong-chul. Authorities falsely claimed he had died after an officer “hit the desk with a thwack” during questioning. Marketers chose the “thwack” slogan after consulting an AI tool for suggestions, Shinsegae Group said...." https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/starbucks-korea-shut-all-stores-tank-day-promotion #starbucks #AI #fiasco #korea

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Jon Uriarte

@jonuriarte@tldr.nettime.org · Jun 06, 2026

Another great story about the impact of AI with no mention to it in the headline of the story: In South Korea a Starbucks marketing campaign is created using AI and executives don't even bother to open the email attachments to check the proposals. The campaign was published on the date of a pro-democracy protesters massacre calling it Tank Day and using slogans clearly drawing from the deadly military attack, which felt deeply unrespectful to the victims. The AI most likely learned that from far-right forums like Ilbe where mocking the victims is common. They cancelled the campaign hours after publishing it but it was too late, the CEO has been sacked, card payments went down a 26%, refunds haven been requested from prepaid cards, police is investigating and Starbucks asked costumers to refrain from directing their anger to staff. #ai #aislop #starbucks https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/06/starbucks-south-korea-tank-day-promotion-blunder

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 15, 2026

PBS NewsHour - The Latest | Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices by Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Starbucks announced it will lay off about 300 corporate workers—primarily in marketing, human‑resources and supply‑chain roles—and close underused regional offices in cities such as Atlanta, Dallas and Chicago, while no coffee‑shop staff are affected. The cuts are part of a broader cost‑reduction and simplification effort led by CEO Brian Niccol, who has been reshaping the company’s structure since joining in 2024 after a prior wave of 2,000 corporate layoffs and dozens of store closures worldwide. Starbucks expects the moves to generate roughly $400 million in restructuring charges, including $120 million for employee separation benefits, and says the streamlined organization is already helping performance, with U.S. same‑store sales up 7% in the January‑March quarter. The company also plans to redesign 1,000 U.S. stores this year and is opening a new corporate campus in Nashville that could eventually employ up to 2,000 people. Read more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/starbucks-to-lay-off-300-us-corporate-workers-and-close-regional-offices #Starbucks #BrianNiccol

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 11, 2026

Observer | A.I. Adoption Is Surging. Data Governance Is Not Keeping Up. by Amelia Williams AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. AI adoption is accelerating, yet many companies overlook the crucial role of data governance, creating a structural gap that threatens the reliability, fairness, and compliance of AI systems. Weak data foundations—characterized by incomplete, poorly labeled, and insufficiently protected data—lead to biased outcomes, operational inefficiencies, legal liabilities, and erosion of transparency and accountability. To make AI investments effective, organizations must first build comprehensive data inventories, establish clear classification policies, and define accountable roles for data owners, custodians, and users, leveraging standards such as the EU AI Act and ISO 42001. By treating data governance as a prerequisite rather than an afterthought, businesses can mitigate risks, ensure responsible AI deployment, and realize competitive advantage. Read more: https://observer.com/2026/05/ai-adoption-data-governance-enterprise-risk/ #Starbucks #EUAIAct #ISO42001 #artificialintelligence

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 29, 2026

US Top News and Analysis | We're raising our price target on Starbucks after a robust beat-and-raise quarter AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Starbucks topped Wall Street estimates for the quarter ended March 29, posting revenue of $9.53 billion (up 8.8% YoY) and adjusted earnings of $0.50 per share versus the expected $0.43, while annual adjusted EPS rose 22% and comparable store sales jumped 6.2%—well above the 4% consensus. The strong results, the first earnings beat in five quarters, reflected the momentum of CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, with U.S. comps accelerating to 7.1%, transaction growth hitting a three‑year high, and the Rewards program reaching a record 35.6 million active members. Internationally, all ten major markets posted positive comps, and the company announced a joint venture in China to de‑risk growth there. Management raised its FY 2026 outlook, targeting global and U.S. comparable‑store growth of at least 5% and adjusted EPS of $2.25‑$2.45, and lifted the price target to $115 from $100 while maintaining a wait‑for‑pullback buying stance. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/were-raising-our-price-target-on-starbucks-after-its-robust-quarter.html #Starbucks #BoyuCapital #BrianNiccol #NorthAmerica #China

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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 28, 2026

US Top News and Analysis | Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Robinhood, Booking Holdings, Starbucks, Visa & more AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. After the bell, several U.S. stocks posted notable moves: Booking Holdings slid nearly 4 % after trimming its full‑year adjusted EPS growth to the “low‑to‑mid‑teens” amid lingering Middle‑East conflict impacts, while its peer Expedia fell about 3 % in sympathy. Mondelez International rose 2 % on a first‑quarter beat, reporting 67 cents per share earnings on $10.08 billion revenue versus expectations of 61 cents and $9.75 billion. Robinhood’s shares tumbled roughly 6 % as Q1 results missed forecasts (38 cents earnings on $1.07 billion revenue). Starbucks jumped nearly 5 % after upping its full‑year same‑store‑sales outlook to at least 5 % and raising its EPS range to $2.25‑$2.45. Enphase Energy slipped more than 6 % despite a modest beat, while Seagate Technology surged about 15 % on strong Q4 guidance. NXP Semiconductors also spiked over 15 % after beating earnings and revenue estimates. Cloud‑security firm F5 added nearly 5 % on better‑than‑expected Q2 results and upgraded guidance; Visa gained 6 % on solid Q2 earnings and revenue. Real‑estate data provider CoStar Group fell 5 % after reaffirming full‑year revenue forecasts, and O‑I Glass plunged 19 % after cutting its full‑year EPS outlook and missing earnings expectations. Rush Street Interactive leapt 15 % on a Q1 beat and raised full‑year guidance, Bloom Energy rose 9 % after beating estimates, and Brown‑Forman slid 6 % when merger talks with Pernod Ricard fell through. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-after-hours-hood-bkng-sbux-v.html #Robinhood #BookingHoldings #Starbucks #Visa

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Mario Guzmán

@marioguzman@mastodon.social · Apr 17, 2026

I am in literal hell. The AI fatigue is real. Is this why we can’t buy memory? #Starbucks really out doing the most… and for what…? the smooth brains who can’t order a damn coffee?