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When gig economy algorithms discriminate based on where you live

I cannot get a delivery job because the background check app uses an algorithm that discriminates against my zip code

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital systems can encode geographic prejudices that limit human potential.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Digital rights as human rights?”

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