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AI agents to test corporate trust beyond surveillance pricing

The increasing use of AI agents by companies presents a significant challenge to consumer and worker trust, moving beyond concerns about "surveillance pricing." While some states are beginning to regulate pricing based on personal data, the core issue lies in how AI will be used to understand and influence individuals. AI agents, capable of observing broader user behaviors and needs, could either genuinely personalize services and find savings or exploit vulnerabilities for maximum profit, leading to increased extraction and regulatory scrutiny. AI

IMPACT AI agents could shift the focus from pricing to personal data exploitation, potentially eroding trust and increasing regulatory intervention.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the implications of AI agents on corporate trust and consumer behavior, rather than announcing a new product or research.

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AI agents to test corporate trust beyond surveillance pricing

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Ravi Dhar, Jon Iwata ·

    Yale School of Management: surveillance pricing is just the beginning. AI agents will be the real test of corporate trust

    Maryland and Connecticut have banned personalized pricing based on consumer data. But who do AI agents actually work for?