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12 hours ago

Pressure Mounts on UK Delivery Apps to Disclose Algorithmic Transparency

Pressure Mounts on UK Delivery Apps to Disclose Algorithmic Transparency
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  • UK couriers urge delivery apps to reveal job-impacting algorithms.
  • Over 100,000 UK couriers face unclear pay and job allocation systems.
  • TUC and Amnesty demand transparency from UberEats, Deliveroo, JustEat.
  • Algorithms cause stress and insecurity for UK delivery couriers.
  • Colorado's legal actions set a precedent for UK transparency demands.
  • Global focus on AI use in UK's employment sectors intensifies.
  • Rising demand for algorithm disclosure in the gig economy platforms.
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