Walmart's new AI shopping agents promise convenience and smarter purchases. But will they serve consumers' interests—or those of retailers and technology companies? Imagine telling an artificial intelligence assistant that you…
Is AI Driving Up Your Electricity Bill? The Hidden Cost of Data Centers
As technology companies build enormous facilities to power artificial intelligence, American households face a troubling question: Who should pay for the electricity and infrastructure these machines require? Your electricity bill…
Is AI Charging You More Than Your Neighbor? The FTC Wants Answers
Federal regulators are investigating whether major retailers, airlines, and app-based companies use personal information to determine what customers pay—and what gig workers earn. The question is whether two people could…
When AI Knows You’re Losing: Are Gambling Companies Using Algorithms to Keep You Betting?
An investigation into DraftKings reveals how artificial intelligence can predict which customers may generate the greatest gambling losses. The company disputes allegations of improper targeting, but the controversy raises urgent…
Crypto and AI: A Beginner’s Guide to the Digital Money Everyone Is Talking About
Cryptocurrency advertisements are everywhere, and artificial intelligence is making the promises even more tempting. But what exactly is digital money, how does AI fit into the picture, and what should…
States Take OpenAI to Court: Can Chatbots Be Held Accountable for Harm?
Lawsuits across the United States accuse the maker of ChatGPT of putting vulnerable users at risk and misleading consumers about safety. OpenAI disputes the allegations, setting the stage for a…
When AI Meets the Price Tag: Who Decides What You Pay?
Electronic shelf labels are spreading through American supermarkets. They promise efficiency, but also raise questions about the future of pricing, consumer privacy, and corporate power. Imagine walking into a supermarket…