"Our devices are being weaponized against us in order for large corporations to increase profits, and it has to stop.”

California state Sen. Aisha Wahab. The Democrat’s Senate Bill 259 would bar retailers from using AI to adjust prices based on data pulled from customers’ phones. For example, a ride-hailing company could charge more if it knows your battery is about to die. The proposal is part of a broader push in Sacramento to curb AI-driven practices. (Cal Matters)