Hidden cost of convenience 


Online Shopping — WILLIAM GARY/The Star

AS online shopping, food delivery and ride-hailing services become more popular in Malaysia, concerns are emerging about how prices for these conveniences are actually set behind the screen.

While much attention has focused on the United States, where artificial intelligence is being used to personalise prices for individual consumers, similar practices may already be taking shape closer to home.

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