Federal lawsuit accuses California gas stations of using AI software to collude on fuel prices
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R.J. RICO
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A federal class action lawsuit filed in California accuses major gas station operators like Marathon and Circle K of using AI-powered software called Kalibrate to illegally collude and fix retail fuel prices. The lawsuit alleges that Kalibrate acts as a "central nervous system" for a conspiracy to eliminate price competition among gas stations, driving up costs for California consumers. The case highlights growing concerns about algorithmic pricing and antitrust violations in the digital age.
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bskyFederal lawsuit accuses California gas stations of using AI software to collude on fuel pricesabc7.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAI-powered software has allowed gas station operators across California to illegally collude and drive up prices at the pump
The plaintiffs describe Kalibrate as the 'central nervous system for a conspiracy to extinguish retail price competition among gas stations'
Kalibrate helps 'coordinate high price'
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