Kroger, Facial Recognition
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’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.”
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.
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.
Congresswoman Slams Kroger After They Announce New 'Surge Pricing' On Groceries Using Facial Recognition
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib pointed out how this practice would be a nightmare for customers and their ability to buy affordable groceries.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib shares concerns with Kroger over price gouging using facial recognition
Rep. Rashida Tlaib is worried Kroger is going to use new facial recognition technology for surge pricing. In a letter to Kroger, posted on X this week, Tlaib said the store will be using Electronic Shelving Labels in their stores.
‘Squad’ member Tlaib accuses Kroger of using facial recognition to plan price surges
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MN) accused grocery giant Kroger of plotting to use new technology in a price surge scheme.
Rep. Tlaib calls out Kroger for facial recognition practices
Kroger said it uses facial recognition to present targeted ads on its digital price tags that it rolled out five years ago.
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 pricing, even though customers hate it.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib voices concern that Kroger's facial recognition could open door for price gouging
Rep. Rashida Tlaib says she is concerned that Kroger is going to use new facial recognition technology for surge pricing.
Lawmakers claim Kroger's use of digital technology could result in 'dynamic pricing'
Lawmakers are raising concerns about the use of digital technology in grocery stores, saying it could result in "dynamic ...
Dynamic pricing: economic efficiency, or subtle price gouging? | FT Tech
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