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What is “Surveillance Pricing”? US Laws, FTC Study, EU Comparison, Real Cases & Economic Effects

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Ever paid more for the exact same grocery item or flight than someone else? That’s surveillance pricing (aka personalized/algorithmic pricing).

Companies use AI and your personal data — browsing history, location, device info, search habits, even battery level or mouse movements — to estimate your “willingness to pay” and charge you individually.

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