FTC orders Delta, Uber and others to hand over data on algorithmic pricing

What happened: The FTC ordered Delta, United, JetBlue, Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, Target and Walmart to hand over data on how algorithms and loyalty programs set different prices and wages. Why it matters: The inquiry follows investigations and lawsuits alleging consumers are charged different prices based on buying histories and drivers paid different fares based on personal histories. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The FTC ordered Delta, United, JetBlue, Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, Target and Walmart to hand over data on how algorithms and loyalty programs set different prices and wages.

The inquiry follows investigations and lawsuits alleging consumers are charged different prices based on buying histories and drivers paid different fares based on personal histories.