What is surveillance pricing, and how does it affect small business? Join us and @Groundwork to learn how this growing practice by big online retailers impacts small business owners. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OGRb18A9TTS084q3N1xyHQ
Yesterday's Senate hearing was a shocking look into how companies ripoff consumers using secret pricing techniques.
“Companies shouldn’t be able to use your online history, your past purchases, or your location to charge you a higher price for food," @owenslindsay1 testified.
"With surveillance pricing, Big Tech has reinvented the rip off."
From Target, to DoorDash, to Expedia, to Kroger — companies are secretly tracking your data and movements to charge you more for the same items.
Our @owenslindsay1 with the receipts.
Survey: Majority of U.S. workers believe AI will benefit their bosses more than them
“Workers know bosses who say AI will make their jobs easier and allow them to be more productive are pulling a fast one."
Only 1/3 of American workers expect AI to improve their jobs, according to new polling.
4/10 of those making $100,000 or more expect AI to make their jobs better, compared with 19% of those making under $50,000.
School supplies are getting more expensive, forcing parents into tough budgeting decisions thanks to Trump's chaotic policies.
45% of parents plan to take on debt to cover the cost.
"Inflation has been rip-roaring hot for a while now," @owenslindsay1 told @CBSNews.
NEW polling from us and @ipsosus:
Unemployed workers are significantly more likely than employed workers to say AI is having a negative impact on their line of work.
These are people already locked out of the job market telling us they see the door slamming shut.
📢 Happening now! 📢 An @NPR conversation about the "annoyance economy," featuring SIEPR's @nealemahoney and @ChadMaisel of @Groundwork talking about the hidden costs of everyday hassles. Livestream👇
🔴 LIVE NOW: What Do American Workers Want from AI Policy?
A @columbiaIGP webinar featuring:
🌐 Mary Beech: Fellow, Workshop; Visiting Fellow, @equitablegrowth
🌐 @AlexSJacquez: Senior VP of Policy, Advocacy and Research @Groundwork
🌐 @michelleimiller: Director of Innovation
BAD news for stressed out shoppers.
Walmart has a new patent for a shopping cart that tracks the speed of your cart, your heart rate AND your body temperature.
And they could use that data to set a personalized prices and gouge customers.
Our @owenslindsay1 explains.
Imagine: it's midnight and your child is sick.
You ask Walmart's AI to suggest a thermometer & Tylenol. Now it knows your purchase is urgent.
@owenslindsay1 told the @JudiciaryDems: The risk of being ripped off is only poised to grow.
With many back-to-school products manufactured overseas, tariffs have caused prices to skyrocket. Research by independent think tank, The Century Foundation, and progressive advocacy group, Groundwork Collaborative, show Americans will pay roughly 8% more on typical school items
TODAY August 5 at 12pm ET 🗓️ @ColumbiaIGP webinar: What Do American Workers Want from AI Policy? Featuring:
🌐 Mary Beech: Fellow, Workshop; Visiting Fellow, @equitablegrowth
🌐 @AlexSJacquez: Senior VP of Policy, Advocacy and Research @Groundwork
🌐 @michelleimiller: Director
BAD news for stressed out shoppers.
Walmart has a new patent for a shopping cart that tracks the speed of your cart, your heart rate AND your body temperature.
And they could use that data to set a personalized prices and gouge customers.
@owenslindsay1 explains.
