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Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban algorithmic grocery pricing

Labor union and retailers respond to Seattle's ban

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UFCW 3000, representing grocery workers, backed the legislation. Grocery lobby groups pressed the council for exemptions allowing personalized discounts, with Councilmember Bob Kettle sponsoring amendments on their behalf. Opponents argued algorithmic pricing enables business optimization, but the council rejected most amendments.

Labor union and retailers respond to Seattle's ban
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“Nobody should pay more for basic necessities because a data broker is quietly collecting information about what they're searching for online, what they hover over, what their income is, or where they go.”

Grace Gedye, Senior Policy Analyst, Consumer Reports · hn ↗

Mayor Katie Wilson Seattle MayorGrace Gedye Senior Policy Analyst, Consumer ReportsCouncilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck Seattle City CouncilCouncilmember Bob Kettle Seattle City CouncilConsumer Reports Consumer advocacy organization

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  1. 3 outlets Seattle City Council bans grocery stores from using AI-based 'surveillance pricing'

    first by KING5.com, 1d ago · also HN Best, HN Frontpage

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