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Seattle Tries to Ban Price Discrimination | Seattle News
Seattle’s city council is debating a bold new ordinance to ban “surveillance pricing” — when companies use your personal data, often via AI, to charge you more. While the goal is to stop unfair price discrimination, local retailers warn it could kill loyalty programs and discounts shoppers rely on. The Northwest Grocery Retail Association argues they’re using data responsibly — like sending cat food coupons to cat owners — and that consumers want these savings. As lawmakers nationwide scrutinize this practice, retailers in Seattle are pushing for a balanced approach: protecting privacy…
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