Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Gig Worker Thursday Night Live
"THE conversation"
February 19th, 2026
00:00:00 Kicking off the AI Conversation with Tom Kelley
00:05:41 How AI Will Impact Your Life and Gig Work
00:09:03 Tom Kelley Defines AI as a 'Party Trick'
00:16:11 Leveraging AI for New Gig Economy Jobs
00:24:09 The Algorithmic Roots of AI and Customer Service
00:27:41 My Personal Experience with AI's Customer Service
00:44:11 Ethical Concerns and AI's Threat to Trust
00:56:41 Cloned Voices, Deepfakes, and Societal Adaptation to AI
01:11:41 How to Adapt and Thrive in the AI Revolution
Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast:
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#artificialintelligence #chatgpt #grokai #gemini #ai2026
Gig Worker Thursday Night Live
"THE conversation"
February 19th, 2026
00:00:00 Kicking off the AI Conversation with Tom Kelley
00:05:41 How AI Will Impact Your Life and Gig Work
00:09:03 Tom Kelley Defines AI as a 'Party Trick'
00:16:11 Leveraging AI for New Gig Economy Jobs
00:24:09 The Algorithmic Roots of AI and Customer Service
00:27:41 My Personal Experience with AI's Customer Service
00:44:11 Ethical Concerns and AI's Threat to Trust
00:56:41 Cloned Voices, Deepfakes, and Societal Adaptation to AI
01:11:41 How to Adapt and Thrive in the AI Revolution
Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo
#artificialintelligence #chatgpt #grokai #gemini #ai2026
![Lawmakers EXPOSE Illegal DoorDash Accounts — Feds Now Involved [13]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XUiKVzIchOE/mqdefault.jpg "Lawmakers EXPOSE Illegal DoorDash Accounts — Feds Now Involved [13]
13 minutes of gig news in 13 minutes of less
March 28th, 2026
*DoorDash Illegal Accounts vs. FTC and DOJ*
we break down a major development involving state lawmakers taking action against illegal accounts operating on popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and gig apps such as DoorDash.
Lawmakers have formally escalated the issue by submitting detailed findings to federal agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Department of Labor (DOL). These findings outline how fraudulent accounts are being created, distributed, and sold—raising serious concerns about consumer protection, worker exploitation, and platform accountability.
We dive into:
• How these illegal accounts are created and who is behind them
• The underground marketplaces where they’re bought and sold
• What this means for the future of social media and gig economy regulation
This is a fast-moving story with potential nationwide implications. Stay informed on what could be the beginning of a major crackdown.
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#doordash #ubereats #amazonflex #walmartspark #instacart #gigwork #identitytheft #taxfraud")
![Uber & Lyft Are Falling Apart… Here’s What Drivers Are Doing Instead [13]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XaUiKH8gPSQ/mqdefault.jpg "Uber & Lyft Are Falling Apart… Here’s What Drivers Are Doing Instead [13]
13 minutes of gig news in 13 minutes of less
April 4th, 2026
🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on tech policy, digital platforms, and breaking news.
Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo
#doordash #ubereats #amazonflex #walmartspark #instacart #gigwork #identitytheft #taxfraud")
![California Gig App Drivers Things Are About To Change Big Time [13]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YpYcDNNSxTo/mqdefault.jpg "California Gig App Drivers Things Are About To Change Big Time [13]
13 minutes of gig news in 13 minutes or less
August 9th, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of independent contractors for ride-hailing companies in California could be part of a union next month, putting to bed a years-long struggle for a place at the bargaining table to fight for better pay and benefits.
The California Gig Workers Union, which represents thousands of app-based drivers in the state, met a required 30% threshold of active drivers who are supportive of the effort, according to the state’s Public Employment Relations Board. Under a state law that went into effect this year, that support sets the stage for state regulators to certify the union within 30 days.
Drivers for ride-hailing giants like Uber and Lyft and other companies are classified as independent contractors and don’t qualify for overtime pay and other protections granted under federal law. However state lawmakers passed AB 1340 last year, giving drivers a path to form a union and bargain for protections.
HERE is where the problems begin.
*please leave all questions, comments, concerns below*
#uber #lyft #california #union #rideshare #gigwork #fooddelivery")
