https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-votes-7-2-to-restrict-algorithmic-grocery-pricingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-votes-7-2-to-restrict-algorithmic-grocery-pricinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-votes-7-2-to-restrict-algorithmic-grocery-pricing#u84522Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:26:48 +0000The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to ban large grocery store chains from using artificial intelligence and personal customer data to determine individual pricing. This ordinance targets surveillance pricing, preventing stores from calculating costs based on specific user data. Mayor Katie Wilson supports the measure. While proponents seek to end personalized pricing, some warn the law could lead to higher overall costs for consumers.Why it mattersAlgorithmic pricing allows retailers to adjust costs dynamically based on data analytics. This move represents a regulatory effort to ensure pricing