🚨 China is taking aim at tech giants whose algorithms put delivery riders at risk! Authorities have launched a campaign to reform exploitative practices in the gig economy, demanding transparency and fairness for workers.
Algorithmic Overload Under Fire
Online platforms like food delivery apps must now reevaluate their algorithmic systems, which often pressure workers to meet unrealistic deadlines. The crackdown addresses rising concerns over traffic violations and accidents caused by compressed delivery times.
Transparency Takes Center Stage
Platforms are required to: ✅ Disclose time estimates and route rules ✅ Address delays caused by traffic/weather ✅ Remove “punishment” systems for uncontrollable hiccups
Beyond Delivery Apps
The campaign, running until February 2024, also targets: 📱 “Information cocoons” from repetitive content feeds 💸 Big data price discrimination (goodbye, “VIP tax”!)
This move highlights China’s growing focus on balancing tech innovation with worker welfare. 💡🛵
