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The prices you pay for goods online may be determined by your browsing history, zip code, and more. Learn how surveillance ...
This is known as surveillance pricing, and a recent study from the Federal Trade Commission suggests that it happens all the time. To back up for a moment: Last July, the FTC asked eight large ...
"This study is such a critical first ... The use of AI to power surveillance pricing systems is a potential hurdle to the FTC's inquiry, observers say, because the systems' inner workings may ...
When you shop in the store, you can see the prices right there on the shelf. But when shopping online, there is no way to ...
In a Tuesday announcement, the FTC said it was seeking ... and McKinsey & Co. The agency says its “study” will aim to understand how surveillance pricing works and investigate potential ...
Unlike ridesharing’s clear surge pricing, airline pricing remains opaque. While the FTC’s surveillance pricing investigation may lead to greater transparency, for now, travelers must stay alert.
Consumer advocates say you can, all because of surveillance pricing. As a mom to three kids ... Last year, the FTC issued orders to eight companies seeking information on how they set their ...
In January, the Federal Trade Commission released the initial findings for a study on targeted advertising ... the bill memo connects the FTC surveillance pricing analysis about neighborhood ...
In a Tuesday announcement, the FTC said it was seeking to better understand the ''opaque market'' of ''surveillance pricing'' practices using consumer data — including credit information ...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released initial findings of a study in January showing surveillance pricing is happening. The FTC explored the potential impact on privacy, competition ...