How restaurants will soon serve you a fresh plate of AI

Picture this: You walk into a restaurant; the host greets you by name and seats you at your favorite table in the corner. You've hardly had time to put your napkin on your lap, and the server is pouring the off-menu wine that you loved on your last visit. When telling you about the day's specials, the server mentions how close one of them is to a dish you enjoyed recently. There's no need to wait for the check at the end of the meal or hassle with splitting the bill; they already have your credit card details on file. If this sounds like VIP treatment at your favorite neighborhood haunt, it's not -- it's what the restaurant of the future could look like.