https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-set-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-by-grocers-safeway-says-people-will-pay-moreContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-set-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-by-grocers-safeway-says-people-will-pay-morehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-set-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-by-grocers-safeway-says-people-will-pay-more#u82866Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:45:41 +0000The Seattle City Council passed the Fair and Transparent Pricing policy on Wednesday, prohibiting grocery retailers from using personal data and AI algorithms to set individual prices. City leaders claim the measure ensures grocery affordability, though some critics and industry representatives disagree. Safeway has stated that the ban will result in higher costs for consumers. The policy specifically targets algorithmic price discrimination, preventing stores from tailoring prices to specific customers based on surveillance data.Why it mattersRetailers have increasingly used personalized pric