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Maryland is the first US state to ban grocery stores from surveillance pricing using personal data. The law prohibits grocers and third-party delivery services from charging higher prices based on individual info. Governor Wes Moore signed it into law on Tuesday.
The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-36 to replace outdated privacy laws. The legislation aims to restrict companies from using personal data to implement dynamic pricing strategies that charge consumers more.
The 2026 World Cup is projected to generate nearly $9 billion in revenue, driven by aggressive ticket pricing, dynamic sales mechanisms, and massive broadcasting rights. The financial model heavily favors FIFA over host nations, raising concerns about accessibility for ordinary fans.
A group of California consumers has filed a lawsuit against major gas station operators, alleging the illegal use of AI to manipulate and inflate fuel prices. The suit claims these companies are leveraging algorithmic pricing to exploit market conditions.
Tokyo's Trial GO mini-supermarket draws crowds from 7-Eleven and My Basket via fresh food, low prices, open layouts. AI enables minute-level dynamic pricing and restocking predictions.
Netizens post over 5M complaints on Xiaohongshu to fool big data algorithms into cutting flight prices during peaks. New 2026 regs ban 'kill mature' practices after rising OTA complaints. Users deploy anti-tracking tactics like cache clears and cheap device use amid AI-driven personalized pricing.
Sony is reportedly offering up to 50% discounts to users attempting to cancel their PS Plus subscriptions. This strategy aims to reduce churn by incentivizing users to remain within the ecosystem.
Users are reporting significant price hikes for shared bicycles, with costs reaching 30 yuan for just over an hour of usage. This has sparked public criticism regarding the 'price assassin' phenomenon in the shared mobility sector.