The Competition Bureau is investigating the use of AI-driven algorithmic pricing in Canadian real estate rental markets, which involves companies tracking competitors’ rent prices. An antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. alleges companies are colluding to inflate rents using software like RealPage’s YieldStar platform. Politicians like NDP MP Zarrillo and Liberal leadership candidate Freeland are calling for action to address the issue of rent price fixing facilitated by AI technology.
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At NDP headquarters, they're celebrating their election-night demolition
BURNABY, B.C. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh faced a catastrophic defeat in the recent election, resulting in the worst seat count in the party’s 62-year history and a distant third place in his own riding of Burnaby Centre. Despite the grim outcome, the mood at the NDP headquarters remained surprisingly upbeat, with attendees expressing optimism about future opportunities and potential leadership changes. Singh's concession speech highlighted the party's past achievements, but the media presence indicated a...
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