https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-city-council-votes-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-in-sale-of-groceriesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-city-council-votes-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-in-sale-of-grocerieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-city-council-votes-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-in-sale-of-groceries#u84415Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:06:55 +0000The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to prohibit grocery stores from using AI-based surveillance pricing. This ban prevents retailers from using personal data and algorithmic tools to set individualized prices for food items. The move aims to stop the practice of using consumer data to fluctuate costs per person, ensuring that discounts are not restricted to specific profiles. While the council passed the measure, some critics argue that the specific solution proposed by Mayor Wilson does not fully address the underlying issues of surveillance pricing.Why it mattersSurveillance pricing uses arti