The sneaky checkout trick lawmakers are banning to protect New Yorkers’ wallets

The New York City Council is set to pass a ban on surveillance pricing, prohibiting retailers from using algorithms and personal data to charge shoppers different prices for the same items.

The sneaky checkout trick lawmakers are banning to protect New Yorkers’ wallets

The New York City Council is set to pass a ban on surveillance pricing, prohibiting retailers from using algorithms and personal data to charge shoppers different prices for the same items.

— Chris Pugh, AL.com

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