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The Markup - Gas Prices Are High—Does the Popular App Upside Save Money?

Research Associate Garphil Julien was quoted discussing the app Upside, which uses user data and machine learning to calculate participants’ willingness to pay.

Garphil Julien was reported as stating “that it appears what Upside could do with its personalized promotions is charge customers the maximum price they’re willing to pay.’”

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