California drivers sue gas stations for allegedly using AI to inflate prices (opens original article in a new tab)

California drivers filed a class-action lawsuit against gas stations, including BP and Walmart, alleging they used AI to inflate prices, violating antitrust laws and causing significant financial burden to consumers.

• California drivers sued gas stations for using AI to inflate prices
• Alleged AI tool from Kalibrate coordinated high prices, violating antitrust laws
• Gas prices rose up to 30 cents a gallon in areas with AI use, costing drivers $134m annually