Search Results: keywords:"algorithmic systems"

  • H. R. 1788 — To prohibit the use of algorithmic systems by food producers to artificially inflate the price or reduce the supply of their foods.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,588

    H.R. 1788, also known as the "Fair Grocery Pricing Act," aims to stop food producers from using algorithmic systems to unfairly raise prices or reduce the supply of food. The bill makes it illegal for food producers to work with coordinators who use these systems to manipulate pricing,...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Fair Grocery Pricing Act" is a new rule that stops food companies from using computers to unfairly make food more expensive or less available. It’s like saying they can't use sneaky tricks with their prices so people have to pay more or can’t get enough food.

  • S. 3692 — To prohibit the use of algorithmic systems to artificially inflate the price or reduce the supply of leased or rented residential dwelling units in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,766

    The bill, S. 3692, aims to stop the use of algorithmic systems that unfairly increase prices or reduce the availability of rental homes in the United States. It prohibits rental property owners and their agents from using technology that allows them to secretly agree on rental prices or unit...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to stop people from using smart computer programs to sneakily make rent more expensive or reduce the number of homes available to rent. It says that important people, like the government's top lawyer, can step in to stop this from happening, and people who get hurt by these tricks can also ask for help.