Maryland Becomes First State to Ban AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing in Grocery Stores
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Summary
Maryland has become the first U.S. state to ban grocery stores and third-party delivery services (like DoorDash) from using customers' personal data to set higher prices — a practice known as dynamic or surveillance pricing, often powered by artificial intelligence. The law takes effect in October and reflects growing pushback across the country against AI-driven price discrimination based on consumer data.
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The practice — supported by artificial intelligence and known as dynamic pricing or surveillance pricing — ca
A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.
