Automation Threatens Gig Economy as Safety Net Erodes
Source Summary
Automation is advancing into the gig economy, which has served as a safety net for workers outside the formal labour market. The dismantling of this informal employment sector poses challenges for those who have relied on gig work as an alternative to traditional employment.
Why it matters
The gig economy has provided income opportunities for workers excluded from formal employment; automation threatens to eliminate this alternative pathway without clear replacement protections.
