Tag: Consumer Reports
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Instacart Dynamic Pricing Scrutiny: AI-Led Surges Reported in New Study
Overview: What the study alleges about Instacart A recent Consumer Reports (CR) study, conducted with research partner Groundwork Collab, raises questions about Instacart’s pricing practices. The investigation suggests that Instacart has been running AI-led dynamic pricing experiments that, in some cases, significantly raise the price of certain items compared with traditional retail channels. While the…
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Instacart AI Pricing Study Finds Shoppers Hit with 20% Higher Costs
Overview: A Claim of AI-Driven Price Inflation A recent investigation by Consumer Reports (CR) and its research partner Groundwork Collaborative alleges that Instacart has been running AI-led dynamic pricing experiments that, in certain cases, significantly inflate the cost of specific products. The report discusses instances where the same item could carry markedly higher prices during…