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Why it matters
Uber drivers launch European class action lawsuit over automated pay systems
The Guardian AI Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Uber drivers in Europe launched a landmark class-action lawsuit claiming the company's automated pay-setting and job-allocation algorithms violate privacy laws.
Why it matters
The legal challenge could force gig-economy platforms to be more transparent about how automated algorithms calculate worker pay and allocate jobs.
Latest brief · Sep 2, 2026