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Seattle Votes 7-2 to Restrict Algorithmic Grocery Pricing

Seattle Votes 7-2 to Restrict Algorithmic Grocery Pricing

The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to restrict the use of personal data for setting prices in grocery stores. The new rule prohibits large grocery stores from using algorithmic pricing for individual customers. The goal is to prevent price gouging and discrimination in grocery stores.

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