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In its quest to become the ultimate app for “flexible work,” Uber launched today a new pilot to allow its US drivers and couriers to earn extra money by performing “microtasks” to train AI models. These tasks include audio voice recording, capturing and uploading images, and submitting documents in certain languages. The prompts will vary, but some examples include “upload …

Uber Launches Data Tasks as Option for Some US Drivers to Earn Money  Bloomberg.com Uber will offer gig work like AI data labeling to drivers while not on the road  CNBC Uber is turning its app into an AI training ground  The Verge The new gig for Uber drivers? Training AI.  Business Insider Uber wants to pay drivers to train its AI  Yahoo Source link

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A passenger who rode with the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire on New Year’s Day in Southern California has spoken out about his unsettling encounter, according to FOX 11 Los Angeles. Officials say 29-year-old Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht sparked a small fire after dropping off passengers during the holiday. The blaze …

By TRÂN NGUYỄN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will soon be able to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits under a measure signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Supporters said the new law will open a path for the largest expansion of private sector collective bargaining rights …

Newsom signs landmark deal for Uber, Lyft driver unions  Politico Gig Drivers Win the Right to Unionize in California  The New York Times Governor Newsom signs landmark worker legislation, in stark contrast to Trump’s assault on workers and government shutdown  CA.gov Newsom signs bill giving 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize  AP News Uber and Lyft drivers can unionize …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will soon be able to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits under a measure signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Supporters said the new law will open a path for the largest expansion of private sector collective bargaining rights in the state’s …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An Uber driver was attacked around midnight on Lancaster Lane, near Schrock Road in North Columbus, according to Columbus police. CPD reported the driver claimed he was beaten and stabbed near the Kilborough Apartments. That Uber driver was transported to Riverside Hospital in critical condition. There are no suspects in the case, police said. Uber drivers …

Uber Not Responsible for Sex Assault, Jury Finds, as More Cases Follow  The New York Times Uber found not liable in first US trial over driver sexual assault claims  Reuters Billions of Trips, Thousands of Assaults – The Data Behind Rideshare Assault Litigation  Big News Network.com Uber Defeats Passenger Sexual Assault Case in First Trial (1)  Bloomberg Law News Nashville Uber Driver Sues Over …

Uber Technologies, Inc. – Uber Partners with Flytrex to Launch Drone Delivery  Uber Investor Relations Uber to pilot food delivery by drone through partnership with Flytrex  CBS News Uber Gets Back Into Drone Delivery With Flytrex Investment  Bloomberg.com Uber will (once again) test delivering food by drone this year  Engadget Uber Eats will soon launch US drone delivery in partnership with Flytrex  AP News Source …

The Justice Department has filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging that the ride-sharing company discriminates against passengers with disabilities.  The department said Uber violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability, by routinely refusing to serve individuals with disabilities, charging cleaning fees because of service animal shedding, and charging cancellation fees to riders who are “unlawfully denied …