# Dynamic Pricing on The No Agenda Show Dynamic Pricing comes up in 14 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2017 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** September 2017 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [Walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [Algorithm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithm.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Data Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [Instacart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instacart.md), [Price Gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md), [Airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### AI Surveillance Pricing and the End of Fixed Prices - **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-15 - **Time:** 1:22:10–1:25:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/ai-surveillance-pricing-and-the-end-of-fixed-prices.md Retailers are increasingly testing "surveillance pricing," using AI to determine what individual consumers are willing to pay based on their location and browsing history. Experts suggest this marks the end of the 150-year era of fixed, transparent pricing, returning the market to a system of data-driven haggling. Keywords: [surveillance pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance-pricing.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [retail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/retail.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md) ### Uber Dynamic Pricing and Travel Haggling Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-15 - **Time:** 1:25:30–1:28:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/uber-dynamic-pricing-and-travel-haggling-anecdotes.md The hosts discuss their experiences with dynamic pricing, noting how Uber often shows different prices to different users for the same destination. Matt Long shares a story about traveling through Paris, Madagascar, and Cairo, illustrating how looking like a wealthy Westerner affects the prices offered by local vendors. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [madagascar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/madagascar.md), [cairo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cairo.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md) ### Walmart Digital Price Tags and Data Collection - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 1:42:17–1:44:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/walmart-digital-price-tags-and-data-collection.md Walmart plans to install digital price tags in all U.S. stores by the end of the year, enabling price changes in seconds. A report from the Groundwork Collaborative alleges that Walmart intends to use these labels for dynamic pricing based on individual consumer profiles and real-time demand. Walmart denied the claims, stating they price products based on market factors rather than individual shoppers. Keywords: [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), electronic shelf labels, [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), consumer tracking ### Dynamic Pricing and AI Negotiation Agents - **Episode:** [1911: Surpriselets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-11 - **Time:** 1:44:53–1:48:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1911-surpriselets/chapter/dynamic-pricing-and-ai-negotiation-agents.md The hosts discuss the inevitability of dynamic pricing, comparing it to street vendors raising umbrella prices during rain. They predict a future where personal AI agents will negotiate prices with retailers in real-time, creating a deflationary effect. The segment also covers how consumers can use cost-per-ounce data to challenge automated price hikes at the shelf. Keywords: [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [deflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deflation.md) ### Ask Engine Optimization and AI Arbitrage - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 1:24:50–1:27:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/ask-engine-optimization-and-ai-arbitrage.md The hosts introduce the term "Ask Engine Optimization" (AEO) as the successor to SEO in an AI-driven search landscape. Adam Curry describes using AI to bypass Amazon's restrictions on price arbitrage by tunneling through local browsers to find cheaper rates. This "people's weapon" is framed as a defense against corporate dynamic pricing trends. Keywords: aeo, ask engine optimization, [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [muse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muse.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) ### McDonald's AI Pricing Engine and GLP-1 Menu Options - **Episode:** [1908: Chivatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-01 - **Time:** 2:01:07–2:05:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1908-chivatican/chapter/mcdonald-s-ai-pricing-engine-and-glp-1-menu-options.md McDonald's is investing $8.5 billion to combat sagging sales by redesigning restaurants and improving food quality. Reuters reports that the chain is using an AI "pricing engine" to set "optimal" prices based on customer willingness to pay, leading to significant price variations between nearby locations. Additionally, McDonald's is exploring smaller, high-protein menu options to cater to customers using GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), ai pricing engine, [glp-1](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glp-1.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [big mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-mac.md) ### Dynamic Pricing, Instacart and Grocery Store Algorithms - **Episode:** [1825: MUK-Ultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-14 - **Time:** 2:47:16–2:49:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra/chapter/dynamic-pricing-instacart-and-grocery-store-algorithms.md Consumer reports indicate that companies like Instacart are using dynamic pricing algorithms to charge different customers different prices for the same groceries. This practice, similar to Uber's surge pricing, is being adopted by major grocery chains through digital shelf tags. Critics argue this is anti-competitive and hides the true cost of goods from the public. Keywords: [instacart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instacart.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [grocery stores](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grocery-stores.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [anti-competitive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-competitive.md) ### Instacart, Dynamic Pricing Allegations - **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-11 - **Time:** 1:53:33–1:55:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/instacart-dynamic-pricing-allegations.md Consumer advocacy group Groundwork has accused Instacart of using dynamic pricing algorithms to charge different customers inconsistent prices for the same grocery items. The practice could reportedly cost frequent shoppers an additional $1,200 annually. Instacart denied using personal information for customized pricing, claiming the differences were part of retailer-led tests. Keywords: [instacart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/instacart.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [algorithm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithm.md), groundwork, [grocery prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grocery-prices.md) ### Kroger Electronic Shelf Labels and Dynamic Pricing Concerns - **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-26 - **Time:** 1:10:20–1:14:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/kroger-electronic-shelf-labels-and-dynamic-pricing-concerns.md Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bob Casey have raised alarms over Kroger's use of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs), alleging they could facilitate "dynamic pricing" and price gouging. While critics fear the technology will be used to raise prices during peak hours or target specific demographics, proponents argue it is a standard efficiency measure used to lower prices on items nearing expiration. The grocery industry maintains that profit margins remain extremely low despite these technological shifts. Keywords: [kroger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kroger.md), [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), electronic shelf labels, [price gouging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/price-gouging.md) ### Wendy's Dynamic Pricing and Fast Food Inflation - **Episode:** [1638: Test Tube Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-29 - **Time:** 2:01:03–2:05:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1638-test-tube-babies/chapter/wendy-s-dynamic-pricing-and-fast-food-inflation.md Wendy's announced plans to test "dynamic pricing" in 2025, using digital menu boards to adjust prices based on demand. The move has sparked consumer outrage, with critics comparing it to Uber's surge pricing and expressing concern over the rising cost of fast food staples like the Big Mac. Keywords: [wendy's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wendy-s.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [fast food](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-food.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md) ### Self-Driving Vehicle Corridors, Michigan Infrastructure Plans - **Episode:** [1369: COVID Roulette](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-01 - **Time:** 3:07:18–3:12:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1369-covid-roulette/chapter/self-driving-vehicle-corridors-michigan-infrastructure-plans.md An NPR advertisement for the state of Michigan mentions the development of "self-driving vehicle corridors." This suggests a shift toward dedicated infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, similar to a guided track or luge, contradicting earlier claims that self-driving technology would seamlessly integrate with existing open roads. Keywords: [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md), self-driving, [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [toll roads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toll-roads.md) ### Targeted German Spam and Airbnb Pricing Algorithms - **Episode:** [1069: German SPAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-17 - **Time:** 12:12–14:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam/chapter/targeted-german-spam-and-airbnb-pricing-algorithms.md Adam Curry reports receiving German-language spam emails immediately after crossing the Swiss border, leading to a discussion on how location data is tracked. The hosts also criticize Airbnb for alleged dynamic pricing based on user profiles. Curry claims his fiancée receives lower prices on the platform than he does, suggesting the company penalizes frequent users. Keywords: [spam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spam.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cookies.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md) ### Uber Dynamic Pricing and Surge Transparency Changes - **Episode:** [1063: Furternity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-30 - **Time:** 8:39–11:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity/chapter/uber-dynamic-pricing-and-surge-transparency-changes.md A conversation with a retired Uber driver in Chicago revealed that the Uber app no longer explicitly states when surge pricing is in effect for riders. The system reportedly uses dynamic pricing based on a rider's perceived price tolerance and plays the "spread" between what the rider pays and what the driver receives. Drivers are advised to reject initial quotes to potentially trigger a lower fare. Keywords: [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [surge pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surge-pricing.md), [dynamic pricing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dynamic-pricing.md), [ride sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ride-sharing.md), [algorithm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithm.md) ### Amazon Price Gauging Allegations, Dynamic Pricing Algorithms - **Episode:** [962: Service Pony](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-07 - **Time:** 16:06–17:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/962-service-pony/chapter/amazon-price-gauging-allegations-dynamic-pricing-algorithms.md Amazon faces accusations of price gouging in Florida as bottled water prices reportedly spiked ahead of Hurricane Irma. The company denies engaging in "surge pricing" but admits to using "dynamic pricing" algorithms that adjust costs based on demand. 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