How Uber and Lyft Used a Loophole to Deny NYC Drivers Millions in Pay – Bloomberg
The whole summer was like this for rideshare drivers in New York City. Under a local law, drivers are supposed… read more
The Evil List – Slate
Slate sent ballots to a wide range of journalists, scholars, advocates, and others who have been thinking critically about technology… read more
When your boss is an algorithm – NPR
In a video published on The Rideshare Guy YouTube channel, [two] brothers recorded themselves looking for rides on the [Uber]… read more
Uber Plans to Advertise to You At Every Stage of Your Ride, Using Your Own Data – Gizmodo
These so-called “Journey Ads” are meant to hit riders throughout the process of getting an Uber, including requesting the ride,… read more
Secretive Algorithm Will Now Determine Uber Driver Pay in Many Cities – The Markup
Uber has quietly changed the way it pays drivers in several major cities across the U.S., using a new feature… read more
Airbnb, Lyft, Uber ‘Expressed Interest’ in Using Clearview AI – Vice
The news signals how Clearview AI may expand its products beyond investigative tools for law enforcement. Previously the company explored… read more
This Company Is Putting Face-Tracking Ad Tablets in the Back of Ubers – Vice
As part of a larger program, Alfi is offering ride-hail drivers a free tablet that it claims will use computer… read more
Gig companies open the door to campaigning by app – Politico
The moves by Uber, Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash and Postmates show what is possible, technologists and legal experts say, when powerful… read more
Google keeps an eye on what you buy, and it’s not alone
Winston, J. (2019, August 6). Google keeps an eye on what you buy, and it’s not alone. Fast Company. Retrieved… read more