Name: 7–Eleven, Walmart, BP Among Companies Accused of Using AI Software to Boost Gas Prices
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Description: A new lawsuit accuses 7-Eleven, Walmart, Circle K, and others of fixing prices at the pump.

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A new lawsuit accuses 7-Eleven, Walmart, Circle K, and others of fixing prices at the pump. While gas stations have historically competed by lowering prices, California drivers allege the companies are sharing data with Kalibrate's AI tool to boost prices and eliminate competition.