Politics
How Can We Best Support Gig Workers with Benefits?
The past decade has witnessed an explosion in the market for gig workers who provide a wide array of services to platform companies.
June 13, 2025
The past decade has witnessed an explosion in the market for gig workers who provide a wide array of services to platform companies.
Interstate migration in the U.S. has decreased, and experts like Andrea Foschi and others suggest that, unlike before, regional economic differences, rather than workers, are the critical factor. Labor migration is crucial to address local economic impacts, and immobility and economic dynamics are essential for state policies.
The DOJ proposes data access requirements and privacy protections for Google’s personalized AI services, requiring de-identification and prohibiting re-identification. The EU and the FTC also emphasize the importance of privacy in data exchange, although current measures are insufficient in the face of the growing evolution of AI services.
In 2025, Latin America will have crucial elections in Bolivia, Honduras, Chile, and Argentina, with political fragmentation and the rise of trumpist discourses. In Bolivia, instability could arise, in Chile, Matthei might win, in Honduras, Nasralla could win, and Argentina could undergo political renewal. The region faces uncertainty due to minority governments and fragmented parliaments.
The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) approach aims to build essential capabilities for participation by all in society and markets. Six key steps were identified: designing DPI for excluded users, disrupting unequal social norms, educating key actors, promoting trust and privacy, fostering innovation, and collaboration among all involved.