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Yale News examines the largely unseen labor economy that keeps artificial intelligence systems running, from data annotation and content moderation to low-paid gig work performed around the world. The reporting highlights how the AI boom depends on thousands of human workers whose contributions are rarely acknowledged, raising questions about wages, working conditions and fairness in the fast-growing industry.
- 2New York City Collects $131 Million From DoorDash for Underpaid Workers▼New York City Collects $131 Million From DoorDash for Delivery Workers Unfairly Paid After $13 Billion Profit https://ww
New York City has secured $131 million from DoorDash in a settlement over delivery workers who were unfairly paid, a case that gained attention given the company's reported $13 billion in profits. The payout is being framed as a victory for gig economy labor rights and city enforcement of wage rules, with many celebrating it as a win for delivery workers against a major platform.
- 3NYC Delivery Workers Report High Rates of Injury and Mental Health Issues▼NYC Delivery Workers Report Staggering Rates of Injury, Mental Health Issues
Delivery workers in New York City are reporting high rates of physical injury and mental health problems, according to new coverage of working conditions in the industry. The report highlights the toll of demanding schedules, traffic dangers and job insecurity on the largely immigrant workforce that keeps the city's food and package delivery running.