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scotty79 43 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Your Big Mac might cost more if McDonald's AI thin...

> This means you could literally stand side-by-side with another shopper, scan the same TV, and see a $100 difference just because the store's AI thinks you make more money.

Isn't this highly illegal in most developed countries?

Grombobulous 43 days ago | [–]

It’s so hard to tell whether this is really happening or not since journalists are so bad at understanding these concepts.

What I do know is that laws on these issues are woefully slow to adapt.

shostack 43 days ago | [–]

They also pair that with increased prices unless you use the app. It is particularly insidious.

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