Two Federal Lawsuits Could Spell Big Trouble for Uber
Seattle’s long and contentious battle with the gig economy won’t be going away anytime soon. Last week, a…
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Are Technology Companies Really Driving the Gig Economy?
Silicon Valley takes credit for transforming the U.S. economy. New research paints a more complicated picture. By Jared…
How Lyft and Uber Are Ignoring the Poor
Ride-share companies have been fighting for exemptions from the regulations that traditional cab companies must deal with. By…
What We Talk About When We Don’t Talk About Gun Control
Why are Uber and iPhone security more important than solving our national gun problem?
Is the Future of the Sharing Economy Small-Scale?
It could be, if companies like Uber become platform providers more than the services themselves.
The Future of Work: Which Seeds We Plant
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
The Future of Work: In a World Full of Information, Many Gaps
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
What We Know About the Computer Formulas Making Decisions in Your Life
When big data uses bad data, discrimination can result.
Uber’s Surge Pricing May Not Lead to a Surge in Drivers
Uber’s surge pricing doesn’t necessarily increase the availability of rides. It just makes them more expensive.
The Future of Work: Independence and Flexibility
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.