Companies use AI surveillance pricing to charge based on your perceived ability to pay
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-09-12
Companies are deploying AI-powered "surveillance pricing" that dynamically adjusts product prices based on inferred personal data about what each customer can afford. The post outlines legal techniques consumers can use to detect and beat surveillance pricing and avoid overpaying.
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