Uber drivers across the UK, the Netherlands and beyond have filed a landmark lawsuit, arguing that the company’s AI‑driven pay‑setting algorithm violates privacy laws and depresses their earnings. The claim paints a picture of “constant fear” as drivers feel controlled by a “soulless” system that decides wages and job assignments. If successful, the suit could bring billions in damages and force Uber to overhaul its algorithmic practices. The case raises questions about data protection, fairness, and the future of gig‑economy labor.
Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earningsUber 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 laws and pushes down their earnings. Continue reading...
