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How gig economy freedom becomes algorithmic servitude

I started freelancing because I wanted control over my life but now I feel like I'm at the mercy of algorithms and client whims more than I ever was with a boss.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The promise of independence in gig work can mask new forms of control and dependency that are more impersonal and unpredictable than traditional employment.

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“Where Are You with The gig economy and independent income?”

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