Competition Bureau says it’s probing whether landlords are using AI to set rents
The Competition Bureau has confirmed it’s investigating the possible use of AI-driven algorithmic pricing in Canadian real estate rental markets.
The practice involves real estate companies using programs that track what competitors are charging for rent and leases.
An American antitrust lawsuit alleges companies are using this software to collude and artificially inflate rents.
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