The Dark Box of Algorithmic Exploitation In the gig economy, where workers are classified as independent contractors rather than employees, the notion of fair pay has become increasingly abstract.
Food delivery riders in Edinburgh, Scotland, have shared their personal stories of declining wages and worsening working conditions due to AI powered algorithms that optimize job assignments and payment rates.
The irony is palpable: as technology advances and automation becomes more prevalent, workers are being pushed further into the shadows.