This AI Startup Has Saved Grocers From Tossing Millions of Pounds of Food

San Francisco-based startup Afresh Technologies is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help grocery stores reduce food waste, estimated to cost $28 billion annually. The company's AI software helps retailers forecast demand for perishable items and place more accurate orders, reducing the amount of fresh food that ends up being thrown away. Afresh has implemented its software in over 3,300 stores, including major chains like Albertsons, WinCo Foods, and Save Mart, resulting in decreased food waste and increased profits.