Gig Economy
New York City sues Motoclick and its CEO, alleging violations of delivery worker pay laws
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New York City has filed a lawsuit against delivery app Motoclick and its CEO, alleging illegal fees and other violations of the city’s delivery worker pay rules that the city says amount to millions of dollars in stolen wages and damages. City officials say they are seeking to shut the company down and are warning other delivery platforms ahead of new worker-protection laws taking effect January 26, 2026.
A Wired reporter experimented with DoorDash's new Tasks app, recording videos of everyday activities like laundry and cooking to train AI models. Gig workers earn money by capturing such footage, with the app monitoring hand visibility during recordings. The feature highlights a emerging form of AI-related gig work.
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Waymo is addressing a practical challenge in its autonomous vehicle operations by partnering with DoorDash in a pilot program. Riders occasionally leave doors ajar after exiting, preventing the vehicles from departing. The initiative in Atlanta notifies nearby DoorDash drivers to close the doors for a fee.