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Ulises Ali Mejias and Nick Couldry, "Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Economics

CHAPTER

Exploiting Gig Workers: The Dark Side of Tech

This chapter explores the complexities of the gig economy, emphasizing how platforms like Uber and Lyft impose high fees and surveillance on workers. It illustrates the impact of AI on hiring practices and educational tools, questioning the integrity of learning when reliant on technology like ChatGPT. The discussion draws parallels between modern data practices and historical colonialism, revealing how big tech companies reshape knowledge while erasing indigenous perspectives.

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