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A California lawmaker is racing to pass a groundbreaking bill that would ban companies from using your personal data and AI to set different prices for the same product — a practice known as surveillance pricing. While existing privacy laws give consumers some control over their data, they don’t stop businesses from charging you more based on what they think you can afford. Supporters warn this tactic fuels unfair discrimination and profit-driven exploitation, while opponents fear it could eliminate discounts that help everyday shoppers. With the legislative session ending soon, the lawmaker is negotiating daily with stakeholders to refine the bill’s technical details without weakening its core goal: leveling the playing field for consumers. This isn’t just a California issue — other states are watching closely, targeting big tech and data-heavy corporations first.

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