Dutch regulator fines Uber €825M for letting AI deactivate driver accounts
biglyburrito · hn · 2026-08-22
The Dutch data protection authority fined Uber €825 million for using AI algorithms to automatically deactivate driver accounts, violating GDPR rules. The regulator found that Uber relied excessively on algorithms for sensitive decisions like dismissals without sufficient human intervention or appeal opportunities for drivers. This marks a significant enforcement action in the EU regarding algorithmic accountability and worker rights.
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