#algorithmic-pricing

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fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Multiple Cities Across the Country Are Resisting Rent Algorithms

Algorithmically generated pricing is being challenged in rental markets as cities implement measures to prohibit such practices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits

The introduction of algorithmic price discrimination has resulted in significantly higher fares for riders while also reducing the overall compensation for drivers on billions of trips.
London startup
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fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Facing Costly Lawsuit, Berkeley Likely to Pause Ban on Rent-Setting Algorithms | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Facing Costly Lawsuit, Berkeley Likely to Pause Ban on Rent-Setting Algorithms | KQED

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fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

City Council Halts Vote on AI Rental Pricing Software Ban

Councilor Angelita Morillo noted that new litigation related to algorithmic rental price-fixing software in Berkeley requires careful consideration before Portland moves forward with its ordinance.
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fromTheregister
4 months ago

Feds challenge MultiPlan price-fixing defense

MultiPlan’s algorithmic pricing strategy is under scrutiny for allegedly inflating out-of-network healthcare costs and leading to potential antitrust violations.
Healthcare
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fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Landlords are using AI to raise rents - and California cities are leading the pushback

Landlords using a single company's software to set rent prices is seen as an unlawful scheme inflating housing costs.
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