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Square launched Square Kiosk, an AI self-service system for quick-service restaurants that takes voice orders and checks allergy information for diners.

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Block rolls out Square AI kiosk for restaurant orders

First reported Oct 14

Block's Square began rolling out an AI kiosk that takes voice orders and checks allergy information for diners.

Why it matters: Square is bundling hardware with a voice layer that knows a seller's menu, so quick-service operators already on Square get a self-service option without assembling separate tools.

Read the reporting at Simplywall → · Also reported by Stocktitan

Ongoing questions

Whether Square publishes pricing or hardware terms for Square Kiosk
Early operator reports on how the voice ordering handles peak-time lines and allergy questions

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