2/18/2020: Avoiding sneaky sales algorithms

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February 18, 2020
Avoiding sneaky sales algorithms
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When you’re shopping for a hotel, rental car, or flight online, you might think that whatever travel site you’re using will show you the lowest prices first.But that’s not always the case. Instead, the algorithms that serve up your travel search results tend to nudge you toward pricier options, sometimes on behalf of companies that are paying for higher search rankings. In some cases, the search results you see can even vary based on your location or browsing history.

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