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Your Big Mac might cost more if McDonald's AI thinks people nearby can afford it

38 points · 51 comments · bundie

  1. Levitating · · focus · HN ↗
    Has always been the case.
    1. brianwawok · · focus · HN ↗
      Getting AI boost though. Like watch traffic patterns and sporting events, crank it as much as they can!

      Please ban all on demand pricing government. Limit it to 1 price a day or something

      1. verdverm · · focus · HN ↗
        Seattle leading the way

        <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;wilson.seattle.gov&#x2F;2026&#x2F;09&#x2F;23&#x2F;seattle-becomes-first-city-to-stop-grocery-stores-from-using-ai-based-personal-data-to-set-prices&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;wilson.seattle.gov&#x2F;2026&#x2F;09&#x2F;23&#x2F;seattle-becomes-first-...

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