BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued over alleged AI-driven gas price hikes

BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued over alleged AI-driven gas price hikes

California drivers have taken legal action against prominent US fuel retailers like BP, Walmart, Marathon, and 7-Eleven, accusing them of using artificial intelligence to manipulate gas prices. The lawsuit alleges that an AI tool from Kalibrate was employed to coordinate prices, resulting in inflated costs for consumers. This case underscores growing worries about algorithmic price manipulation and its potential to strain household budgets, especially in a state with some of the highest gas prices in the nation.

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