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What steps, if any, is the Minister taking to ensure that algorithmic pricing tools used by competing firms are not effectively coordinating prices without explicit human collusion?

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • What steps, if any, is the Minister taking to ensure that algorithmic pricing tools used by competing firms are not effectively coordinating prices without explicit human collusion?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

I am currently considering my priorities and work programme. Officials continue to monitor developments in algorithmic collusion and AI-enabled pricing and will provide advice as needed.