Seattle City Council votes to ban surveillance pricing in grocery sales
ortusdux · hn · 2026-09-23
The Seattle City Council voted to ban surveillance pricing in grocery sales—personalized, algorithmic pricing based on consumer data such as browsing history, location, and profiles. Pushed by Consumer Reports and consumer advocates, it is one of the first local regulations directly targeting AI-driven personalized pricing in retail.
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