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Uber Launched Opaque Algorithm That Changes Drivers' Payments in the US

Uber launched a new but opaque algorithm to determine drivers' pay in the US which allegedly caused drivers to experience lower fares, confusing fare drops, and a decrease in rides.

Severity: LowAlgorithmic Management SystemsLack of transparency or interpretability

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