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report
Data & SocietyData & Society Researcher Alexandra Mateescu's latest report outlines the drawbacks of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), highlighting the need to fundamentally reconsider what is valued & prioritized in the design of care technologies & infrastructure. Read moreNovember 2021 -
podcast
Data & SocietyA new podcast series from Data & Society and Public Books that explores the past, present, and future of data. Read moreMay 2021 -
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podcast
video
Data & SocietyGhost Work is a necessary and revelatory exposé of the invisible human workforce. Read moreMay 2019 -
op-ed
The Globe and MailHow do we think about regulatory frameworks for ridehail services? Researcher Alex Rosenblat shares insights from her book Uberland. Read on The Globe and MailNovember 2018 -
op-ed
The New York TimesBuilding off the research for her book Uberland: How Algorithms are Rewriting the Rules of Work, Data & Society Researcher Alex Rosenblat explains algorithmic management in the gig-economy. "Data and algorithms are present... Read on The New York TimesOctober 2018 -
op-ed
Fast CompanyData & Society Postdoctoral Scholar Julia Ticona and Data & Society Research Analyst Alexandra Mateescu co-authored an op-ed for Fast Company about the safety of workers who rely on digital platforms to stay employed. ... Read on Fast CompanyMarch 2018 -
Longform
Fast CompanyIn the gig-economy, management by algorithms means employment relationships grow more remote and distributed across the network. Alex Rosenblat explains how workers navigate this by creating their own forums. "Online forums ar... Read on Fast CompanyJanuary 2018 -
Academic Article
Columbia Law ReviewRyan Calo and D&S researcher Alex Rosenblat write this analysis of the newly termed 'taking economy' of Uber. Sharing economy firms such as Uber and Airbnb facilitate trusted transactions between strangers on digital platf... Read on Columbia Law ReviewMarch 2017 -
podcast
Radio NZD&S researcher Alex Rosenblat was interviewed by Radio NZ about Uber and the promises it makes its drivers, i.e. flexible hours and freedom. Read on Radio NZFebruary 2017 -
report
Data & Society"Discriminating Tastes" examines how bias may creep into evaluations of Uber drivers through consumer-sourced rating systems. Read moreOctober 2016