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Criticism of proposed Portland rent-setting software ban buried, sparking complaints

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Portland economic development officials’ critical take on a proposed rent-algorithm ban was omitted from a pair of City Council committee meetings that ultimately advanced the measure.

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Criticism of proposed Portland rent-setting software ban buried, sparking complaints

Portland economic development officials’ critical take on a proposed rent-algorithm ban was omitted from a pair of City Council committee meetings that ultimately advanced the measure.

2 days ago·Portland, United States

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Minneapolis City Council bans rent algorithms

The Minneapolis City Council voted to ban rent algorithms in Minneapolis on Thursday, making it the fourth U.S. city to ban them. Minneapolis City Council members held a press conference Thursday after successfully banning rent algorithms like the ones used at RealPage. Rent algorithms are algorithms using different landlord pricing information like the characteristics of the building and tenants’ personal information to make the rent rates for …

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Portland in lead of cities prohibiting AI rent hikes

Editor’s note: The Portland City Council will consider an ordinance to prevent landlords from using AI software – also called algorithmic pricing - to set rents on Wednesday, April 2. "This ordinance will prohibit anticompetitive practices driven by AI and…

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