Dec 23, 2021

Welcome to gig worker life. Meet your boss, the algorithm. It says you’re fired.

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Also today: We look into how President Biden's pause on federal student loan payments for another three months could affect borrowers.

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Gig workers pay a human price for being managed by algorithms

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

Dec 23, 2021

From erroneous terminations to racially biased facial recognition tech, what happens when the robot gets it wrong?

From erroneous terminations to racially biased facial recognition software, a new report from the nonprofit advocacy group Worker Info Exchange details the hidden issues with popular gig economy apps.

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What might the extended pause on federal student loan repayment mean for borrowers?

by Samantha Fields

Dec 23, 2021

The Biden administration says there are more than 40 million people with outstanding student loan debt.

The Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's loan forgiveness plan, but the Biden administration has announced some remedies that will provide some borrowers with relief.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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