AI and Personalized Pricing in the Travel Industry: Trends and Controversies

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The travel industry is increasingly adopting AI for dynamic pricing and service enhancements, raising concerns about transparency, privacy, and fairness among consumers and regulators, as airlines like Delta, Marriott, and Hertz implement AI-driven systems for ticket pricing, upgrades, and damage assessments.
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