BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued for allegedly using AI to boost prices at pumps in the State that pays highest gas prices in America
California drivers are suing major US fuel retailers, including BP and Walmart, alleging they used artificial intelligence to fix gasoline prices.
The lawsuit claims an AI tool from Kalibrate coordinated prices, leading to artificially high costs at the pump, potentially costing consumers millions.
This legal action highlights concerns over algorithmic price-fixing and its impact on everyday expenses for families.
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