'A computer should not make decisions on its own': Uber fined $1 billion for using automated systems to suspend 171 drivers

Dutch investigation and French complaint accuse Uber of banning drivers via algorithms171 drivers affected on the basis of driver behavior and customer feedbackUber says humans were involved in permanent account deactivationsThe Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has issued Uber with a hefty €825 million ($962 million) fine over the way it used...