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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. cush · · focus · HN ↗
    They just banned algorithmic pricing in seattle grocery stores. What that means and how they can possibly enforce it, I have no idea.
    1. senectus1 · · focus · HN ↗
      oof.

      Thats a lot of overreach.

      1. fcarraldo · · focus · HN ↗
        Regulation of predatory pricing practices is a primary function of government.
        1. soerxpso · · focus · HN ↗
          It's a reach to even say that's a function of government. It's definitely not a primary function. Outside of a few relatively brief failed experiments, it's not historically something that government does at all.
          1. ImPostingOnHN · · focus · HN ↗
            The history of regulating monpolies in the usa is indeed long and sparse.
        2. senectus1 · · focus · HN ↗
          thats not very capitalist of them.. come on. how is it the free market cant handle something like this?
    2. cataphract · · focus · HN ↗
      Can't they just do it with personalized discounts and other loyalty programs? That's what everyone's doing around here.
      1. [deleted] · · focus · HN ↗

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