How to Use Generative AI for Pricing

Generative AI is transforming retail pricing decisions by providing an accessible and low-cost alternative to traditional pricing algorithms. Unlike traditional approaches, LLM-based pricing relies on natural language prompts, not custom code and historical data. However, LLM-based pricing introduces challenges around consistency, explainability, and potential biases. Implementation examples demonstrate how to prompt LLMs and use their recommendations to optimize product and service pricing.

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MIT Sloan Management Review
Published
2026-01-29
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https://doi.org/10.63383/kqje3927
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Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
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How to Use Generative AI for Pricing

Maxime Cohen
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How to Use Generative AI for Pricing

Maxime Cohen
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Abstract

Generative AI is transforming retail pricing decisions by providing an accessible and low-cost alternative to traditional pricing algorithms. Unlike traditional approaches, LLM-based pricing relies on natural language prompts, not custom code and historical data. However, LLM-based pricing introduces challenges around consistency, explainability, and potential biases. Implementation examples demonstrate how to prompt LLMs and use their recommendations to optimize product and service pricing.

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Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
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