Kroger denies accusation of 'surge pricing'
Tlaib warns Kroger's use of facial recognition tech could be used for surge pricing
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) accused Kroger of using technology that could be used for price gouging and discriminatory pricing.
‘Squad’ member Tlaib accuses Kroger of using facial recognition to plan price surges
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), a progressive “Squad” member, accused grocery giant Kroger of plotting to use new technology in a price surge scheme. Lawmakers have been sounding the alarm on Kroger’s use of facial recognition technology since at least August,
Rep. Rashida Tlaib accuses Kroger of using facial recognition for future surge pricing
The Michigan Democratic released a letter to Kroger on Wednesday accusing the grocery giant of using technology that could lead to price gouging.
Kroger’s Plan to Use Facial Recognition Raises Concerns About Surge Pricing
“Studies have shown that facial recognition technology is flawed and can lead to discrimination in predominantly Black and brown communities,” Tlaib said in her letter. “The racial biases of facial recognition technology are well-documented and should not be extended into our grocery stores.”
Kroger fires back at Rashida Tlaib over accusations of implementing facial recognition surge pricing for groceries
In August, Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) argued that the use of digital price tags “appears poised to enable large grocery stores to squeeze consumers to increase profits.”
Hank Winchester: Kroger using high-tech to adjust prices raises concerns
Do you ever wonder when you shop how does that particular store use technology to track you, to set prices, to determine shopping patterns?
Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?
More companies are testing new technologies that enable them to do dynamic and surge pricing, even though customers hate it.
Lawmakers Raise Concerns About 'Dynamic Pricing' at Kroger
Rep. Rashida Tlaib wrote to Kroger about its use of "surge pricing" and facial recognition, claims the company has denied.
Kroger denies accusation of 'surge pricing' as Tlaib questions plans to use facial recognition
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib wrote a letter to the head of Kroger accusing the grocery chain of using facial recognition and behavioral tracking technology.
Kroger accused of surge pricing, planning to incorporate it with facial recognition software
Detroit Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib wrote a letter to the head of Kroger accusing the grocery chain of using facial recognition and behavioral tracking technology as part of a digital price tag program that she says could result in price gouging and discrimination.
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Rep. Tlaib calls out Kroger for facial recognition practices
(NewsNation) — Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is sounding the alarm about Kroger using facial recognition technology. The ...
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Rep. Tlaib voices concerns about Korger's facial recognition practices | Morning in America
Mich, is accusing Kroger of using facial recognition to price gouge, but Kroger says its digital price tags will lower prices, not raise them. #TlaibKroger #Kroger #FacialRecognition ...
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Rashida Tlaib accuses grocery giant of using technology for discriminatory pricing
"Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) accused grocery giant Kroger of using ESLs and facial recognition for discriminatory pricing.
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Opinion: Tlaib makes antisemitic comments again. Whitmer's response isn't enough.
Rashida Tlaib. Nessel this month announced that her office would charge 11 individuals – mostly students and alumni – involved in protests this year at the University of Michigan.