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European Uber Drivers File Class Action Lawsuit Over Algorithmic Pay Practices

A coalition of ride-hailing drivers across the European Union has launched a class-action lawsuit against Uber, alleging that the company's artificial intelligence pricing algorithm systematically depresses earnings. The case challenges the transparency and fairness of automated wage distribution in the gig economy.

2 Sept, 15:37 — 2 Sept, 15:37
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The GuardianMostly Factual3d ago

Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm

Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earnings Uber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hailing company claiming they live in “constant fear” of a “soulless” algorithm it uses to set pay and allocate jobs. Drivers from the UK, the Netherlands and other countries have joined the compensation claim that could run into billions of dollars. It alleges an AI-powered pay-setting system breaches data protection ...

By Robert Booth UK technology editor

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The Guardian2 Sept, 15:37First to report

Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm

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Uberovi vozači u EU-u tuže kompaniju. Kažu da im algoritam ruši zaradu

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