this post was submitted on 09 Oct 2023
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Any kind of algorithm used for type of thing is going to be trying to increase rents. If enough people all use the same algorithm, price fixing is what you'll get.
It's not necessarily malicious intent, it's just the way the software works, which opens the discussion about the role of using algorithms in rent calculations in general.
No it's definitely maliciosu intent