Tech Companies Reportedly Influenced Gig Workers' Behaviors Using Algorithms to Vary Pay for Same Amount of Work

May 8, 2014

A multiyear ethnographic study revealed that Amazon and Uber allegedly used algorithmic systems to determine pay for gig workers, offering lower wages for the same amount of work. This raises concerns about safe and secure AI practices.

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Alleged deployer: uber, amazon
Alleged developer: uber, amazon
Alleged harmed parties: uber-drivers, gig-workers, amazon-delivery-workers

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