In its long-awaited artificial intelligence strategy released Thursday, the Carney government said it will “strengthen its privacy laws to ensure that Canadians’ personal information is not used inappropriately, including for surveillance pricing.” Government officials did not give further details or clarify when asked if that will be an outright ban on the practice.

  • Treczoks@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    There have been discounts back in time where retailers did not have personal information on that level. What happened to stickers like “10% off” for all customers?

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      2 days ago

      That’s way more expensive than fucking with people too tired and poor to fight back