The Brutal New Reality of Algorithmic Work

Couriers in China reportedly keep swiping their phone screens while waiting for new orders.
Not because they’re addicted to social media.
Because it’s an algorithmic fight for survival.
They’ve found this method to grab an order the second it appears on the screen.
That’s how insane the competition has become.
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