A surveillance pricing ban in Maryland leaves out loyalty programs — costing customers more than they save
A surveillance pricing ban in Maryland leaves out loyalty programs — costing customers more than they save
Published
May 18, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
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If you’ve been anywhere online or in stores lately, you’ve likely encountered marketing buzz like “Sign-up to earn loyalty discounts” or “Become a rewards member today!”
Are retailers using AI to access customers' personal data and set higher prices for those they think will pay more?
Maryland passed the first U.S. law banning data-driven price hikes on groceries, but it stops short of restricting electronic…
“It's corporate greed using AI technology to increase prices,” Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) told HuffPost.
Surcharges are hiding price increases at restaurants, in stores and beyond as Americans feel worse than ever about the economy.
Devaluations, blackout dates and higher spending thresholds are leaving travelers questioning loyalty programs.
Premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Capital One Venture X could soon face higher surcharges—or be outright…
