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 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 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…