General Discussion

Under Khan’s leadership, the FTC began investigating algorithmic price discrimination. But her replacement has paused public comments on the matter, casting doubt on whether the probe will continue.

States like California and New York have started passing laws banning similar AI-powered pricing tactics in housing markets, and some consumer advocates are calling for states to take the lead.

“We need a 360 view to try to understand what’s really happening here,” Khan said.

Kulinski echoed that sentiment: “This is all happening because billionaires want to squeeze every single penny they possibly can out of you.”

The investigation may not have revealed every piece of the puzzle, but one thing is clear: AI-driven grocery pricing systems are already here, and regulators may be racing to catch up.