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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. senectus1 · · focus · HN ↗
          thats not very capitalist of them.. come on. how is it the free market cant handle something like this?
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