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Interview Algorithmic wage discriminationThe Register
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Algorithmic wage discrimination involves the use of granular data to produce unpredictable, variable, and personalized hourly pay.
When these algorithms are not disclosed, they're referred to as "black box" algorithms, as they can't be directly scrutinized.
There are millions of workers who perform freelance work as independent contractors.
Saiph Savage, assistant computer science professor at Northeastern University , says platforms are black boxes.
He says they do not provide feedback about the algorithms that exist on their platforms.
This means that platforms can potentially manipulate workers, he says.
Savage: The fact that these platforms are a black box helps prevent regulation. We need to inform policymakers about what is taking place so that we can better regulate it.
All the gig platforms are making it difficult for workers, says Savage.
The lack of transparency makes it hard to detect just how bad the situation is, he says.
Savage: Gig workers are forced to do a lot of invisible unpaid labor.
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