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This pay gap is programmed (Lock and Code S07E13)
The article discusses algorithmic wage discrimination, where companies like Uber and Amazon use data-driven models to set fluctuating pay rates for contract workers. This system creates unpredictable income for gig workers, who may earn less despite performing similar tasks as before, with pay influenced by opaque factors like location, traffic, and driver availability.
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