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AI to combat Black Friday price hikes

As Black Friday approaches, consumers are advised to be wary of inflated "deals" where prices are raised before being discounted. The advice suggests using AI tools to track price changes and identify genuine discounts amidst potentially misleading marketing tactics. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a consumer tactic related to a commercial event, with a minor mention of AI as a tool, not a core AI development.

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AI to combat Black Friday price hikes

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · dotyk ·

    Black Friday is coming (call it whatever your country prefers) We all love a “deal”, regardless of politics, gadgets or gods But a real discount and a rewritten

    Black Friday is coming (call it whatever your country prefers) We all love a “deal”, regardless of politics, gadgets or gods But a real discount and a rewritten price tag are two very different animals. Start watching the numbers now - sellers will happily raise the price first, …