House Oversight Committee Probes Travel AI Pricing

House Oversight Chair James Comer asked travel firms to disclose if they use AI algorithms to hike prices. He cited concerns over personal data transparency.

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The United States House Oversight Committee has launched an inquiry into the pricing practices of several major technology and travel platforms, focusing on the potential use of artificial intelligence to manipulate consumer costs. On Thursday, Representative James Comer, the Republican chair of the committee, sent formal letters to the chief executives of Uber Technologies, Inc., Lyft, Inc., Expedia Group, Inc., Booking Holdings Inc., and Instacart (Maplebear Inc.).

House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) addresses a hearing regarding state social services on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
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