The agency argues that this violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act—even though landlords do not directly communicate with each other and independently choose whether to follow the software's pricing suggestions. Critics argue that the lawsuit mischaracterizes the nature of algorithmic tools and sets a dangerous precedent. Former Missouri Assistant Attorney General John Reeves has warned that the case "undermines the future of artificial intelligence and erodes antitrust law by misidentifying what counts as collusion," per Bloomberg. Reeves and others caution that equating the use of shared AI tools with conspiracy risks stifling technological advancement across sectors far beyond real estate. The RealPage litigation is not an isolated enforcement action. In recent months, the DOJ has increased scrutiny of algorithmic pricing systems.