FTC study

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish the results of a study of the use of pricing algorithms, including information on— (1) the prevalence of pricing algorithms; (2) the frequency of the use of pricing algorithms to engage in price or wage discrimination; (3) the potential for persons to use pricing algorithms to engage in behavior that increases prices, lowers wages, reduces output, lowers quality, deters innovation, or otherwise harms the competitive process outside of the price fixing context; (4) the potential benefits or efficiencies of pricing algorithms; (5) any industries, sectors, or markets in which pricing algorithms may warrant additional oversight or regulation to protect competition and consumers; and (6) recommendations for additional legislation, regulation, or rulemaking relating to competition and consumer protection issues arising from the use of pricing algorithms.