Food delivery riders call on platforms to open up AI ‘black box’ they say has cut pay

Food delivery riders call on platforms to open up AI ‘black box’ they say has cut pay

Delivery riders in several countries are urging gig‑platforms to disclose the proprietary AI that determines their wages, claiming the opaque system has driven down earnings. Researchers from universities are collaborating with the workers to decode the algorithm and assess its impact. Platforms argue the technology is confidential, while riders seek transparency to ensure fair pay.