Stoyanov: Banning technology in an industry never leads to lower consumer costs
Tony Stoyanov · Can AI Fix Housing and Healthcare Affordability? · Aug 21, 2025 · at 27:20
Tony Stoyanov, co-founder of EliseAI, responds to claims that technology solutions in real estate inflate housing costs for renters.
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“I cannot think of a single example where, you know, technology was banned and then costs went down. I think that just never happens.”
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