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Ars Technica

Personalized pricing is “abhorrent,” but FTC limits may increase costs, critics say

Friday, August 21, 2026


The Federal Trade Commission is considering regulations on personalized pricing, a practice in which companies charge different customers different prices based on individual data. Critics of potential FTC restrictions argue that limiting such pricing could increase overall costs for consumers. Personalized pricing currently allows companies to offer lower prices to certain customers based on factors like purchase history or location.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/critics-ftc-limits-on-personalized-pricing-may-increase-costs-kill-discounts/

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