BP, Marathon, 7-Eleven, Walmart sued over alleged AI-driven gas price hikes

California drivers are suing major US fuel retailers, including BP and Walmart, alleging they used artificial intelligence to fix gasoline prices. The lawsuit claims an AI tool from Kalibrate coordinated prices, leading to artificially high costs at the pump, potentially costing consumers millions. This legal action highlights concerns over algorithmic price-fixing and its impact on everyday expenses for families.

By TOI TECH DESK