Digital platforms could breed a troubled workforce

A demonstration aganst the gig economy in London. For some, platforms offer the chance to work flexibly and even remotely but the overall picture remains bleak, with workers often denied access to social protections and insurance. Picture: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg

Those funny little things called algorithms are transforming our lives. They are being used to counter the spread of antibiotic resistance. They are also transforming relationships in the workplace and not for the better, many believe.