Kroger, facial recognition and Rashida Tlaib
Kroger denies accusation of 'surge pricing' as Tlaib questions plans to use facial recognition
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib wrote a letter to the head of Kroger accusing the grocery chain of using facial recognition and behavioral tracking technology.
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.”
Kroger fires back at Rashida Tlaib over accusations of implementing facial recognition surge pricing for groceries
In August, Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) argued that the use of digital price tags “appears poised to enable large grocery stores to squeeze consumers to increase profits.”
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.
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‘Squad’ member Tlaib accuses Kroger of using facial recognition to plan price surges
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), a progressive “Squad” member, accused grocery giant Kroger of plotting to use new technology in a price surge scheme. Lawmakers have been sounding the alarm on Kroger’s use of facial recognition technology since at least August,
Kroger accused of surge pricing, planning to incorporate it with facial recognition software
Detroit Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib wrote a letter to the head of Kroger accusing the grocery chain of using facial recognition and behavioral tracking technology as part of a digital price tag program that she says could result in price gouging and discrimination.
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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.
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