McDonald’s class action: Justice Michael Lee orders AI use to cut legal costs in $100 million underpayment case
Australian Financial Review
Justice Michael Lee orders parties in a $100M McDonald's class action to explore AI for cost reduction.Summary
The article reports that Federal Court Justice Michael Lee has issued novel orders in a $100 million class action against McDonald's, requiring the fast-food giant and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association to collaborate with technology experts on using artificial intelligence to prepare for mediation and a 10-week trial scheduled for 2028. The judge aims to use the case as a testing ground for AI to reduce massive legal costs.
(Source：Australian Financial Review)