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25300 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
What’s hard to say is whether they will bill it as an improved Siri or as a whole new service, Apple AI, with a name you can choose yourself. They may feel the old brand is freighted with years of being comparatively incapable, but millions already say “hey Siri” every 10 seconds so it’s more likely they’ll opt to keep that momentum.
Legal cases build and break
We saw a fair number of lawsuits filed in 2023, but few saw any real movement, let alone success. Most suits over copyright and other missteps in the AI industry are still pending. 2024 will see a lot of them fall by the wayside, as companies stonewall critical information like training data and methods, making allegations like the use of thousands of copyrighted books difficult to prove in court.
This was only the beginning, however, and many of these lawsuits were filed essentially on principle. Though they may not succeed, they may crack the process open far enough during testimony and discovery that companies would rather settle than have certain information come to light. |
25301 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
They may feel the old brand is freighted with years of being comparatively incapable, but millions already say “hey Siri” every 10 seconds so it’s more likely they’ll opt to keep that momentum.
Legal cases build and break
We saw a fair number of lawsuits filed in 2023, but few saw any real movement, let alone success. Most suits over copyright and other missteps in the AI industry are still pending. 2024 will see a lot of them fall by the wayside, as companies stonewall critical information like training data and methods, making allegations like the use of thousands of copyrighted books difficult to prove in court.
This was only the beginning, however, and many of these lawsuits were filed essentially on principle. Though they may not succeed, they may crack the process open far enough during testimony and discovery that companies would rather settle than have certain information come to light. 2024 will bring new lawsuits as well, ones pertaining to misuse and abuse of AI, such as wrongful termination, bias in hiring and lending, and other areas where AI is being put to work without a lot of thought. |
25302 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
Legal cases build and break
We saw a fair number of lawsuits filed in 2023, but few saw any real movement, let alone success. Most suits over copyright and other missteps in the AI industry are still pending. 2024 will see a lot of them fall by the wayside, as companies stonewall critical information like training data and methods, making allegations like the use of thousands of copyrighted books difficult to prove in court.
This was only the beginning, however, and many of these lawsuits were filed essentially on principle. Though they may not succeed, they may crack the process open far enough during testimony and discovery that companies would rather settle than have certain information come to light. 2024 will bring new lawsuits as well, ones pertaining to misuse and abuse of AI, such as wrongful termination, bias in hiring and lending, and other areas where AI is being put to work without a lot of thought.
But while a few egregious examples of misuse will be punished, a lack of relevant laws specific to it means that it will necessarily only haphazardly be brought to court. |
25303 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
Most suits over copyright and other missteps in the AI industry are still pending. 2024 will see a lot of them fall by the wayside, as companies stonewall critical information like training data and methods, making allegations like the use of thousands of copyrighted books difficult to prove in court.
This was only the beginning, however, and many of these lawsuits were filed essentially on principle. Though they may not succeed, they may crack the process open far enough during testimony and discovery that companies would rather settle than have certain information come to light. 2024 will bring new lawsuits as well, ones pertaining to misuse and abuse of AI, such as wrongful termination, bias in hiring and lending, and other areas where AI is being put to work without a lot of thought.
But while a few egregious examples of misuse will be punished, a lack of relevant laws specific to it means that it will necessarily only haphazardly be brought to court. On that note…
Early adopters take new rules by the horns
Big moves like the EU’s AI Act could change how the industry works, but they tend to be slow to take effect. |
25304 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
This was only the beginning, however, and many of these lawsuits were filed essentially on principle. Though they may not succeed, they may crack the process open far enough during testimony and discovery that companies would rather settle than have certain information come to light. 2024 will bring new lawsuits as well, ones pertaining to misuse and abuse of AI, such as wrongful termination, bias in hiring and lending, and other areas where AI is being put to work without a lot of thought.
But while a few egregious examples of misuse will be punished, a lack of relevant laws specific to it means that it will necessarily only haphazardly be brought to court. On that note…
Early adopters take new rules by the horns
Big moves like the EU’s AI Act could change how the industry works, but they tend to be slow to take effect. That’s by design, so companies don’t have to adjust to new rules overnight, but it also means that we won’t see the effect of these big laws for a good while except among those willing to make changes preemptively and voluntarily. |
25305 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
2024 will bring new lawsuits as well, ones pertaining to misuse and abuse of AI, such as wrongful termination, bias in hiring and lending, and other areas where AI is being put to work without a lot of thought.
But while a few egregious examples of misuse will be punished, a lack of relevant laws specific to it means that it will necessarily only haphazardly be brought to court. On that note…
Early adopters take new rules by the horns
Big moves like the EU’s AI Act could change how the industry works, but they tend to be slow to take effect. That’s by design, so companies don’t have to adjust to new rules overnight, but it also means that we won’t see the effect of these big laws for a good while except among those willing to make changes preemptively and voluntarily. There will be a lot of “we are beginning the process of…” talk. (Also expect a few quiet lawsuits challenging various parts of laws.) |
25306 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
2024 will bring new lawsuits as well, ones pertaining to misuse and abuse of AI, such as wrongful termination, bias in hiring and lending, and other areas where AI is being put to work without a lot of thought.
But while a few egregious examples of misuse will be punished, a lack of relevant laws specific to it means that it will necessarily only haphazardly be brought to court. On that note…
Early adopters take new rules by the horns
Big moves like the EU’s AI Act could change how the industry works, but they tend to be slow to take effect. That’s by design, so companies don’t have to adjust to new rules overnight, but it also means that we won’t see the effect of these big laws for a good while except among those willing to make changes preemptively and voluntarily. There will be a lot of “we are beginning the process of…” talk. (Also expect a few quiet lawsuits challenging various parts of laws.)
To that end we can expect a newly flourishing AI compliance industry as the billions going into the technology prompt matching investments (at a smaller scale, but still considerable) in making sure the tools and processes meet international and local standards. |
25307 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
But while a few egregious examples of misuse will be punished, a lack of relevant laws specific to it means that it will necessarily only haphazardly be brought to court. On that note…
Early adopters take new rules by the horns
Big moves like the EU’s AI Act could change how the industry works, but they tend to be slow to take effect. That’s by design, so companies don’t have to adjust to new rules overnight, but it also means that we won’t see the effect of these big laws for a good while except among those willing to make changes preemptively and voluntarily. There will be a lot of “we are beginning the process of…” talk. (Also expect a few quiet lawsuits challenging various parts of laws.)
To that end we can expect a newly flourishing AI compliance industry as the billions going into the technology prompt matching investments (at a smaller scale, but still considerable) in making sure the tools and processes meet international and local standards.
Unfortunately for anyone hoping for substantive federal regulation in the U.S., 2024 is not the year to expect movement on that front. |
25308 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
On that note…
Early adopters take new rules by the horns
Big moves like the EU’s AI Act could change how the industry works, but they tend to be slow to take effect. That’s by design, so companies don’t have to adjust to new rules overnight, but it also means that we won’t see the effect of these big laws for a good while except among those willing to make changes preemptively and voluntarily. There will be a lot of “we are beginning the process of…” talk. (Also expect a few quiet lawsuits challenging various parts of laws.)
To that end we can expect a newly flourishing AI compliance industry as the billions going into the technology prompt matching investments (at a smaller scale, but still considerable) in making sure the tools and processes meet international and local standards.
Unfortunately for anyone hoping for substantive federal regulation in the U.S., 2024 is not the year to expect movement on that front. Though it will be a year for AI and everyone will be asking for new laws, the U.S. |
25309 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
That’s by design, so companies don’t have to adjust to new rules overnight, but it also means that we won’t see the effect of these big laws for a good while except among those willing to make changes preemptively and voluntarily. There will be a lot of “we are beginning the process of…” talk. (Also expect a few quiet lawsuits challenging various parts of laws.)
To that end we can expect a newly flourishing AI compliance industry as the billions going into the technology prompt matching investments (at a smaller scale, but still considerable) in making sure the tools and processes meet international and local standards.
Unfortunately for anyone hoping for substantive federal regulation in the U.S., 2024 is not the year to expect movement on that front. Though it will be a year for AI and everyone will be asking for new laws, the U.S. government and electorate will be too busy with the trash fire that will be the 2024 election. |
25310 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
That’s by design, so companies don’t have to adjust to new rules overnight, but it also means that we won’t see the effect of these big laws for a good while except among those willing to make changes preemptively and voluntarily. There will be a lot of “we are beginning the process of…” talk. (Also expect a few quiet lawsuits challenging various parts of laws.)
To that end we can expect a newly flourishing AI compliance industry as the billions going into the technology prompt matching investments (at a smaller scale, but still considerable) in making sure the tools and processes meet international and local standards.
Unfortunately for anyone hoping for substantive federal regulation in the U.S., 2024 is not the year to expect movement on that front. Though it will be a year for AI and everyone will be asking for new laws, the U.S. government and electorate will be too busy with the trash fire that will be the 2024 election.
The 2024 election is a trash fire and AI makes it worse
How the 2024 presidential election will play out is, really, anyone’s guess right now. |
25311 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
There will be a lot of “we are beginning the process of…” talk. (Also expect a few quiet lawsuits challenging various parts of laws.)
To that end we can expect a newly flourishing AI compliance industry as the billions going into the technology prompt matching investments (at a smaller scale, but still considerable) in making sure the tools and processes meet international and local standards.
Unfortunately for anyone hoping for substantive federal regulation in the U.S., 2024 is not the year to expect movement on that front. Though it will be a year for AI and everyone will be asking for new laws, the U.S. government and electorate will be too busy with the trash fire that will be the 2024 election.
The 2024 election is a trash fire and AI makes it worse
How the 2024 presidential election will play out is, really, anyone’s guess right now. Too many things are up in the air to make any real predictions except that, as before, the influence mongers will use every tool in the box to move the needle, including AI in whatever form is convenient. |
25312 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
To that end we can expect a newly flourishing AI compliance industry as the billions going into the technology prompt matching investments (at a smaller scale, but still considerable) in making sure the tools and processes meet international and local standards.
Unfortunately for anyone hoping for substantive federal regulation in the U.S., 2024 is not the year to expect movement on that front. Though it will be a year for AI and everyone will be asking for new laws, the U.S. government and electorate will be too busy with the trash fire that will be the 2024 election.
The 2024 election is a trash fire and AI makes it worse
How the 2024 presidential election will play out is, really, anyone’s guess right now. Too many things are up in the air to make any real predictions except that, as before, the influence mongers will use every tool in the box to move the needle, including AI in whatever form is convenient.
For instance, expect bot accounts and fake blogs to spout generated nonsense 24/7. |
25313 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
Unfortunately for anyone hoping for substantive federal regulation in the U.S., 2024 is not the year to expect movement on that front. Though it will be a year for AI and everyone will be asking for new laws, the U.S. government and electorate will be too busy with the trash fire that will be the 2024 election.
The 2024 election is a trash fire and AI makes it worse
How the 2024 presidential election will play out is, really, anyone’s guess right now. Too many things are up in the air to make any real predictions except that, as before, the influence mongers will use every tool in the box to move the needle, including AI in whatever form is convenient.
For instance, expect bot accounts and fake blogs to spout generated nonsense 24/7. A few people working full time with a text and image generator can cover a lot of ground, generating hundreds of social media and blog posts with totally fabricated images and news. |
25314 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
Though it will be a year for AI and everyone will be asking for new laws, the U.S. government and electorate will be too busy with the trash fire that will be the 2024 election.
The 2024 election is a trash fire and AI makes it worse
How the 2024 presidential election will play out is, really, anyone’s guess right now. Too many things are up in the air to make any real predictions except that, as before, the influence mongers will use every tool in the box to move the needle, including AI in whatever form is convenient.
For instance, expect bot accounts and fake blogs to spout generated nonsense 24/7. A few people working full time with a text and image generator can cover a lot of ground, generating hundreds of social media and blog posts with totally fabricated images and news. “Flooding the zone” has always been an effective tactic and now AI acts as a labor multiplier, allowing more voluminous yet also targeted campaigns. |
25315 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
government and electorate will be too busy with the trash fire that will be the 2024 election.
The 2024 election is a trash fire and AI makes it worse
How the 2024 presidential election will play out is, really, anyone’s guess right now. Too many things are up in the air to make any real predictions except that, as before, the influence mongers will use every tool in the box to move the needle, including AI in whatever form is convenient.
For instance, expect bot accounts and fake blogs to spout generated nonsense 24/7. A few people working full time with a text and image generator can cover a lot of ground, generating hundreds of social media and blog posts with totally fabricated images and news. “Flooding the zone” has always been an effective tactic and now AI acts as a labor multiplier, allowing more voluminous yet also targeted campaigns. Expect both false positives and false negatives in a concerted effort to confuse the narrative and make people distrust everything they see and read. |
25316 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
The 2024 election is a trash fire and AI makes it worse
How the 2024 presidential election will play out is, really, anyone’s guess right now. Too many things are up in the air to make any real predictions except that, as before, the influence mongers will use every tool in the box to move the needle, including AI in whatever form is convenient.
For instance, expect bot accounts and fake blogs to spout generated nonsense 24/7. A few people working full time with a text and image generator can cover a lot of ground, generating hundreds of social media and blog posts with totally fabricated images and news. “Flooding the zone” has always been an effective tactic and now AI acts as a labor multiplier, allowing more voluminous yet also targeted campaigns. Expect both false positives and false negatives in a concerted effort to confuse the narrative and make people distrust everything they see and read. That’s a win state for those politicians who thrive in chaos. |
25317 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
Too many things are up in the air to make any real predictions except that, as before, the influence mongers will use every tool in the box to move the needle, including AI in whatever form is convenient.
For instance, expect bot accounts and fake blogs to spout generated nonsense 24/7. A few people working full time with a text and image generator can cover a lot of ground, generating hundreds of social media and blog posts with totally fabricated images and news. “Flooding the zone” has always been an effective tactic and now AI acts as a labor multiplier, allowing more voluminous yet also targeted campaigns. Expect both false positives and false negatives in a concerted effort to confuse the narrative and make people distrust everything they see and read. That’s a win state for those politicians who thrive in chaos.
Organizations will tout “AI-powered” analyses to back up purges of voter rolls, challenges to vote counts and other efforts to suppress or interfere with existing processes. |
25318 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
For instance, expect bot accounts and fake blogs to spout generated nonsense 24/7. A few people working full time with a text and image generator can cover a lot of ground, generating hundreds of social media and blog posts with totally fabricated images and news. “Flooding the zone” has always been an effective tactic and now AI acts as a labor multiplier, allowing more voluminous yet also targeted campaigns. Expect both false positives and false negatives in a concerted effort to confuse the narrative and make people distrust everything they see and read. That’s a win state for those politicians who thrive in chaos.
Organizations will tout “AI-powered” analyses to back up purges of voter rolls, challenges to vote counts and other efforts to suppress or interfere with existing processes.
Generated video and audio will join the fray, and though neither are perfect, they’re good enough to be believable given a bit of fuzzing: The clip doesn’t have to be perfect, because it will be presented as a grainy zoomed-in cellphone capture in a dark room, or a hot mic at a private event, or what have you. |
25319 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
“Flooding the zone” has always been an effective tactic and now AI acts as a labor multiplier, allowing more voluminous yet also targeted campaigns. Expect both false positives and false negatives in a concerted effort to confuse the narrative and make people distrust everything they see and read. That’s a win state for those politicians who thrive in chaos.
Organizations will tout “AI-powered” analyses to back up purges of voter rolls, challenges to vote counts and other efforts to suppress or interfere with existing processes.
Generated video and audio will join the fray, and though neither are perfect, they’re good enough to be believable given a bit of fuzzing: The clip doesn’t have to be perfect, because it will be presented as a grainy zoomed-in cellphone capture in a dark room, or a hot mic at a private event, or what have you. Then it becomes a matter of “who are you going to believe, me or him?” And that’s all some people need. |
25320 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
Expect both false positives and false negatives in a concerted effort to confuse the narrative and make people distrust everything they see and read. That’s a win state for those politicians who thrive in chaos.
Organizations will tout “AI-powered” analyses to back up purges of voter rolls, challenges to vote counts and other efforts to suppress or interfere with existing processes.
Generated video and audio will join the fray, and though neither are perfect, they’re good enough to be believable given a bit of fuzzing: The clip doesn’t have to be perfect, because it will be presented as a grainy zoomed-in cellphone capture in a dark room, or a hot mic at a private event, or what have you. Then it becomes a matter of “who are you going to believe, me or him?” And that’s all some people need.
Likely there will be some half-hearted efforts to block generated content from being used in this way, but these posts can’t be taken down fast enough by the likes of Meta and Google, and the idea that X can (or will) effectively monitor and take down such content is implausible. |
25321 | 8 predictions for AI in 2024
Organizations will tout “AI-powered” analyses to back up purges of voter rolls, challenges to vote counts and other efforts to suppress or interfere with existing processes.
Generated video and audio will join the fray, and though neither are perfect, they’re good enough to be believable given a bit of fuzzing: The clip doesn’t have to be perfect, because it will be presented as a grainy zoomed-in cellphone capture in a dark room, or a hot mic at a private event, or what have you. Then it becomes a matter of “who are you going to believe, me or him?” And that’s all some people need.
Likely there will be some half-hearted efforts to block generated content from being used in this way, but these posts can’t be taken down fast enough by the likes of Meta and Google, and the idea that X can (or will) effectively monitor and take down such content is implausible. It’s gonna be a bad time! |
25322 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
In November, it will have been a year since the deeply unpopular Glazer family left Manchester United fans rejoicing by announcing they were open to offers for England’s most iconic football club.
Eleven months on and the saga that, at times has resembled an X-Factor style judges houses audition, may finally be coming to an end as British petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe closes in on a partial takeover.
5 Sir Jim Ratcliffe has an offer on the table for 25 per cent stake of Manchester United Credit: AFP
Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion offer for a 25 per stake in the club he has supported since childhood will be high on the agenda when United’s board of directors meet on Thursday, but how did we get to this point, what happens next and what could the future look like at Old Trafford? |
25323 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
In November, it will have been a year since the deeply unpopular Glazer family left Manchester United fans rejoicing by announcing they were open to offers for England’s most iconic football club.
Eleven months on and the saga that, at times has resembled an X-Factor style judges houses audition, may finally be coming to an end as British petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe closes in on a partial takeover.
5 Sir Jim Ratcliffe has an offer on the table for 25 per cent stake of Manchester United Credit: AFP
Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion offer for a 25 per stake in the club he has supported since childhood will be high on the agenda when United’s board of directors meet on Thursday, but how did we get to this point, what happens next and what could the future look like at Old Trafford?
TIMELINE OF THE TAKEOVER SAGA
It was in November 2022 as Qatar became the centre of the football universe during the controversial 2022 World Cup that the Glazers revealed they were looking to cash in all or at least some of their shares. |
25324 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
Eleven months on and the saga that, at times has resembled an X-Factor style judges houses audition, may finally be coming to an end as British petrochemicals billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe closes in on a partial takeover.
5 Sir Jim Ratcliffe has an offer on the table for 25 per cent stake of Manchester United Credit: AFP
Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion offer for a 25 per stake in the club he has supported since childhood will be high on the agenda when United’s board of directors meet on Thursday, but how did we get to this point, what happens next and what could the future look like at Old Trafford?
TIMELINE OF THE TAKEOVER SAGA
It was in November 2022 as Qatar became the centre of the football universe during the controversial 2022 World Cup that the Glazers revealed they were looking to cash in all or at least some of their shares.
The bombshell announcement was seen by the majority of Manchester United fans as the beginning of the end of the divisive and destructive regime that began with a now-outlawed leveraged buyout in 2005 and saddled the club with debts that at one stage soared to as high as £1bn. |
25325 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
TIMELINE OF THE TAKEOVER SAGA
It was in November 2022 as Qatar became the centre of the football universe during the controversial 2022 World Cup that the Glazers revealed they were looking to cash in all or at least some of their shares.
The bombshell announcement was seen by the majority of Manchester United fans as the beginning of the end of the divisive and destructive regime that began with a now-outlawed leveraged buyout in 2005 and saddled the club with debts that at one stage soared to as high as £1bn.
Brothers Joel and Avram, the two most hands-on of the six Glazer siblings who have overall control of United, had instructed the New York-based Raine banking group to handle the bidding process. |
25326 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
TIMELINE OF THE TAKEOVER SAGA
It was in November 2022 as Qatar became the centre of the football universe during the controversial 2022 World Cup that the Glazers revealed they were looking to cash in all or at least some of their shares.
The bombshell announcement was seen by the majority of Manchester United fans as the beginning of the end of the divisive and destructive regime that began with a now-outlawed leveraged buyout in 2005 and saddled the club with debts that at one stage soared to as high as £1bn.
Brothers Joel and Avram, the two most hands-on of the six Glazer siblings who have overall control of United, had instructed the New York-based Raine banking group to handle the bidding process.
This was a move mainly influenced by the fact Raine had managed to broker a deal with Todd Boehly to commit to invest £4.5bn to take control of Chelsea, giving the Glazers grand ideas they could rake in as much as DOUBLE for a global sporting institution like United. |
25327 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
The bombshell announcement was seen by the majority of Manchester United fans as the beginning of the end of the divisive and destructive regime that began with a now-outlawed leveraged buyout in 2005 and saddled the club with debts that at one stage soared to as high as £1bn.
Brothers Joel and Avram, the two most hands-on of the six Glazer siblings who have overall control of United, had instructed the New York-based Raine banking group to handle the bidding process.
This was a move mainly influenced by the fact Raine had managed to broker a deal with Todd Boehly to commit to invest £4.5bn to take control of Chelsea, giving the Glazers grand ideas they could rake in as much as DOUBLE for a global sporting institution like United.
After several rounds of bidding, it quickly became clear the race for United was a straight shootout between Oldham-born Ratcliffe, who had previously offered £4bn to buy Chelsea, and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Al Thani, who also professed to being a lifelong Red Devils fan and set up the ’92 Foundation’ in tribute to the famous class of ’92 of David Beckham and company. |
25328 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
Brothers Joel and Avram, the two most hands-on of the six Glazer siblings who have overall control of United, had instructed the New York-based Raine banking group to handle the bidding process.
This was a move mainly influenced by the fact Raine had managed to broker a deal with Todd Boehly to commit to invest £4.5bn to take control of Chelsea, giving the Glazers grand ideas they could rake in as much as DOUBLE for a global sporting institution like United.
After several rounds of bidding, it quickly became clear the race for United was a straight shootout between Oldham-born Ratcliffe, who had previously offered £4bn to buy Chelsea, and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Al Thani, who also professed to being a lifelong Red Devils fan and set up the ’92 Foundation’ in tribute to the famous class of ’92 of David Beckham and company.
5 Ratcliffe already owns Nice in France and Lausanne in Switzerland Credit: AFP
Initially it was hoped the bidding process would be concluded in time for the summer transfer window, but the longer it dragged on, prompting several large-scale protests from United fans, the more apparent it became that Joel and Avram were reluctant sellers, as revealed by talkSPORT in March. |
25329 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
After several rounds of bidding, it quickly became clear the race for United was a straight shootout between Oldham-born Ratcliffe, who had previously offered £4bn to buy Chelsea, and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Al Thani, who also professed to being a lifelong Red Devils fan and set up the ’92 Foundation’ in tribute to the famous class of ’92 of David Beckham and company.
5 Ratcliffe already owns Nice in France and Lausanne in Switzerland Credit: AFP
Initially it was hoped the bidding process would be concluded in time for the summer transfer window, but the longer it dragged on, prompting several large-scale protests from United fans, the more apparent it became that Joel and Avram were reluctant sellers, as revealed by talkSPORT in March.
Sheikh Jassim’s public statement promising to restore United ‘to former glories’ was also seen as thinly-veiled swipe at the Glazers, which did not help his negotiating hand. |
25330 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
After several rounds of bidding, it quickly became clear the race for United was a straight shootout between Oldham-born Ratcliffe, who had previously offered £4bn to buy Chelsea, and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Al Thani, who also professed to being a lifelong Red Devils fan and set up the ’92 Foundation’ in tribute to the famous class of ’92 of David Beckham and company.
5 Ratcliffe already owns Nice in France and Lausanne in Switzerland Credit: AFP
Initially it was hoped the bidding process would be concluded in time for the summer transfer window, but the longer it dragged on, prompting several large-scale protests from United fans, the more apparent it became that Joel and Avram were reluctant sellers, as revealed by talkSPORT in March.
Sheikh Jassim’s public statement promising to restore United ‘to former glories’ was also seen as thinly-veiled swipe at the Glazers, which did not help his negotiating hand.
The Qatari banker’s patience finally snapped and his withdrawal from the bidding process at the end of last week has left the pathway clear for Ratcliffe to complete what he has always viewed as his dream purchase. |
25331 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
5 Ratcliffe already owns Nice in France and Lausanne in Switzerland Credit: AFP
Initially it was hoped the bidding process would be concluded in time for the summer transfer window, but the longer it dragged on, prompting several large-scale protests from United fans, the more apparent it became that Joel and Avram were reluctant sellers, as revealed by talkSPORT in March.
Sheikh Jassim’s public statement promising to restore United ‘to former glories’ was also seen as thinly-veiled swipe at the Glazers, which did not help his negotiating hand.
The Qatari banker’s patience finally snapped and his withdrawal from the bidding process at the end of last week has left the pathway clear for Ratcliffe to complete what he has always viewed as his dream purchase.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS FOR RATCLIFFE?
talkSPORT understands Ratcliffe, having originally wanted a much larger up-front stake, has an agreement in principle to buy a 25 per cent share in United. |
25332 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
5 Ratcliffe already owns Nice in France and Lausanne in Switzerland Credit: AFP
Initially it was hoped the bidding process would be concluded in time for the summer transfer window, but the longer it dragged on, prompting several large-scale protests from United fans, the more apparent it became that Joel and Avram were reluctant sellers, as revealed by talkSPORT in March.
Sheikh Jassim’s public statement promising to restore United ‘to former glories’ was also seen as thinly-veiled swipe at the Glazers, which did not help his negotiating hand.
The Qatari banker’s patience finally snapped and his withdrawal from the bidding process at the end of last week has left the pathway clear for Ratcliffe to complete what he has always viewed as his dream purchase.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS FOR RATCLIFFE?
talkSPORT understands Ratcliffe, having originally wanted a much larger up-front stake, has an agreement in principle to buy a 25 per cent share in United.
5 Joel and Avram Glazer put the Red Devils up for sale in November 2022 Credit: AFP
5 United supporters are desperate to see the Glazers depart Old Trafford Credit: Twitter
The fact the Glazers will remain in situ has not gone down well with supporters, but this is seen as the first step to Ratcliffe eventually removing the Americans and taking overall control. |
25333 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
The Qatari banker’s patience finally snapped and his withdrawal from the bidding process at the end of last week has left the pathway clear for Ratcliffe to complete what he has always viewed as his dream purchase.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS FOR RATCLIFFE?
talkSPORT understands Ratcliffe, having originally wanted a much larger up-front stake, has an agreement in principle to buy a 25 per cent share in United.
5 Joel and Avram Glazer put the Red Devils up for sale in November 2022 Credit: AFP
5 United supporters are desperate to see the Glazers depart Old Trafford Credit: Twitter
The fact the Glazers will remain in situ has not gone down well with supporters, but this is seen as the first step to Ratcliffe eventually removing the Americans and taking overall control.
The exact timescale as to when that happens remains vague and how much it will cost Ratcliffe overall could depend on United’s sporting and commercial success in the coming seasons. |
25334 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
The Qatari banker’s patience finally snapped and his withdrawal from the bidding process at the end of last week has left the pathway clear for Ratcliffe to complete what he has always viewed as his dream purchase.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS FOR RATCLIFFE?
talkSPORT understands Ratcliffe, having originally wanted a much larger up-front stake, has an agreement in principle to buy a 25 per cent share in United.
5 Joel and Avram Glazer put the Red Devils up for sale in November 2022 Credit: AFP
5 United supporters are desperate to see the Glazers depart Old Trafford Credit: Twitter
The fact the Glazers will remain in situ has not gone down well with supporters, but this is seen as the first step to Ratcliffe eventually removing the Americans and taking overall control.
The exact timescale as to when that happens remains vague and how much it will cost Ratcliffe overall could depend on United’s sporting and commercial success in the coming seasons.
Thursday’s board meeting was pre-arranged and while it is expected that Ratcliffe’s proposal will discussed in detail, sources close to United have indicated to talkSPORT that it is far from guaranteed it will be put to a vote with several details still to be thrashed out. |
25335 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
talkSPORT understands Ratcliffe, having originally wanted a much larger up-front stake, has an agreement in principle to buy a 25 per cent share in United.
5 Joel and Avram Glazer put the Red Devils up for sale in November 2022 Credit: AFP
5 United supporters are desperate to see the Glazers depart Old Trafford Credit: Twitter
The fact the Glazers will remain in situ has not gone down well with supporters, but this is seen as the first step to Ratcliffe eventually removing the Americans and taking overall control.
The exact timescale as to when that happens remains vague and how much it will cost Ratcliffe overall could depend on United’s sporting and commercial success in the coming seasons.
Thursday’s board meeting was pre-arranged and while it is expected that Ratcliffe’s proposal will discussed in detail, sources close to United have indicated to talkSPORT that it is far from guaranteed it will be put to a vote with several details still to be thrashed out.
As and when it does get as far as a vote, Ratcliffe can be confident it will be ratified seeing as half of the 12-strong board are members of the Glazer family and in the event of a split vote, Joel and Avram as co-chairmen will have the deciding say. |
25336 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
The exact timescale as to when that happens remains vague and how much it will cost Ratcliffe overall could depend on United’s sporting and commercial success in the coming seasons.
Thursday’s board meeting was pre-arranged and while it is expected that Ratcliffe’s proposal will discussed in detail, sources close to United have indicated to talkSPORT that it is far from guaranteed it will be put to a vote with several details still to be thrashed out.
As and when it does get as far as a vote, Ratcliffe can be confident it will be ratified seeing as half of the 12-strong board are members of the Glazer family and in the event of a split vote, Joel and Avram as co-chairmen will have the deciding say.
Even once the final deal is agreed, it is likely to take at least a couple of months for Ratcliffe to pass the Premier League’s owners and directors test, which has been made more stringent since Portsmouth became the first top-flight side to go into administration in 2010. |
25337 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
Thursday’s board meeting was pre-arranged and while it is expected that Ratcliffe’s proposal will discussed in detail, sources close to United have indicated to talkSPORT that it is far from guaranteed it will be put to a vote with several details still to be thrashed out.
As and when it does get as far as a vote, Ratcliffe can be confident it will be ratified seeing as half of the 12-strong board are members of the Glazer family and in the event of a split vote, Joel and Avram as co-chairmen will have the deciding say.
Even once the final deal is agreed, it is likely to take at least a couple of months for Ratcliffe to pass the Premier League’s owners and directors test, which has been made more stringent since Portsmouth became the first top-flight side to go into administration in 2010.
5 Ratcliffe, one of Britain's wealthiest men, previously tried to buy Chelsea
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE UNDER RATCLIFFE’S INEOS GROUP? |
25338 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
As and when it does get as far as a vote, Ratcliffe can be confident it will be ratified seeing as half of the 12-strong board are members of the Glazer family and in the event of a split vote, Joel and Avram as co-chairmen will have the deciding say.
Even once the final deal is agreed, it is likely to take at least a couple of months for Ratcliffe to pass the Premier League’s owners and directors test, which has been made more stringent since Portsmouth became the first top-flight side to go into administration in 2010.
5 Ratcliffe, one of Britain's wealthiest men, previously tried to buy Chelsea
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE UNDER RATCLIFFE’S INEOS GROUP?
Ratcliffe is demanding an executive role and overall control of day-to-day football matters and plans to appoint his own sporting director, with former Tottenham and Southampton transfer guru Paul Mitchell one of the main names in the frame. |
25339 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
As and when it does get as far as a vote, Ratcliffe can be confident it will be ratified seeing as half of the 12-strong board are members of the Glazer family and in the event of a split vote, Joel and Avram as co-chairmen will have the deciding say.
Even once the final deal is agreed, it is likely to take at least a couple of months for Ratcliffe to pass the Premier League’s owners and directors test, which has been made more stringent since Portsmouth became the first top-flight side to go into administration in 2010.
5 Ratcliffe, one of Britain's wealthiest men, previously tried to buy Chelsea
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE UNDER RATCLIFFE’S INEOS GROUP?
Ratcliffe is demanding an executive role and overall control of day-to-day football matters and plans to appoint his own sporting director, with former Tottenham and Southampton transfer guru Paul Mitchell one of the main names in the frame.
That raises doubts over the future of current sporting director John Murtough and chief executive Richard Arnold, although manager Erik ten Hag is believed to be on a solid footing despite United’s poor start to the season. |
25340 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
Even once the final deal is agreed, it is likely to take at least a couple of months for Ratcliffe to pass the Premier League’s owners and directors test, which has been made more stringent since Portsmouth became the first top-flight side to go into administration in 2010.
5 Ratcliffe, one of Britain's wealthiest men, previously tried to buy Chelsea
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE UNDER RATCLIFFE’S INEOS GROUP?
Ratcliffe is demanding an executive role and overall control of day-to-day football matters and plans to appoint his own sporting director, with former Tottenham and Southampton transfer guru Paul Mitchell one of the main names in the frame.
That raises doubts over the future of current sporting director John Murtough and chief executive Richard Arnold, although manager Erik ten Hag is believed to be on a solid footing despite United’s poor start to the season.
Expect Sir Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind Team GB’s cycling success at the London 2012 Olympics and director of sport for Ratcliffe’s company INEOS, to have a prominent role in any reshuffle. |
25341 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
5 Ratcliffe, one of Britain's wealthiest men, previously tried to buy Chelsea
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE UNDER RATCLIFFE’S INEOS GROUP?
Ratcliffe is demanding an executive role and overall control of day-to-day football matters and plans to appoint his own sporting director, with former Tottenham and Southampton transfer guru Paul Mitchell one of the main names in the frame.
That raises doubts over the future of current sporting director John Murtough and chief executive Richard Arnold, although manager Erik ten Hag is believed to be on a solid footing despite United’s poor start to the season.
Expect Sir Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind Team GB’s cycling success at the London 2012 Olympics and director of sport for Ratcliffe’s company INEOS, to have a prominent role in any reshuffle.
Ratcliffe also has ambitious plans to upgrade Old Trafford and turn it into a 90,000-seat stadium. |
25342 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
5 Ratcliffe, one of Britain's wealthiest men, previously tried to buy Chelsea
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE UNDER RATCLIFFE’S INEOS GROUP?
Ratcliffe is demanding an executive role and overall control of day-to-day football matters and plans to appoint his own sporting director, with former Tottenham and Southampton transfer guru Paul Mitchell one of the main names in the frame.
That raises doubts over the future of current sporting director John Murtough and chief executive Richard Arnold, although manager Erik ten Hag is believed to be on a solid footing despite United’s poor start to the season.
Expect Sir Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind Team GB’s cycling success at the London 2012 Olympics and director of sport for Ratcliffe’s company INEOS, to have a prominent role in any reshuffle.
Ratcliffe also has ambitious plans to upgrade Old Trafford and turn it into a 90,000-seat stadium.
He wants the deal ratified in time for the January transfer window, however due to FFP concerns, there is no guarantees United will be able to spend big. |
25343 | Inside the Man United takeover and it’s anything but smooth sailing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he seeks board vote
Ratcliffe is demanding an executive role and overall control of day-to-day football matters and plans to appoint his own sporting director, with former Tottenham and Southampton transfer guru Paul Mitchell one of the main names in the frame.
That raises doubts over the future of current sporting director John Murtough and chief executive Richard Arnold, although manager Erik ten Hag is believed to be on a solid footing despite United’s poor start to the season.
Expect Sir Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind Team GB’s cycling success at the London 2012 Olympics and director of sport for Ratcliffe’s company INEOS, to have a prominent role in any reshuffle.
Ratcliffe also has ambitious plans to upgrade Old Trafford and turn it into a 90,000-seat stadium.
He wants the deal ratified in time for the January transfer window, however due to FFP concerns, there is no guarantees United will be able to spend big.
Despite the fact he turns 71 a day before the board meeting, it appears Ratcliffe’s plans centre around long-term stability and success rather than a short-term turnaround in United’s fortunes. |
25344 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by drivers. Now a panel of judges has ruled that more than 80 cases can be consolidated into federal court.
The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and drivers. The outcome of the case could result in sweeping changes to Uber’s platform, which plaintiffs argue will reduce sexual assault and also raise new concerns over privacy.
The upshot? Technology lies at the center of this very human story.
Uber has attempted to address sexual assaults by drivers — which the lawsuits claim Uber has known about since 2014 — through new safety features in its app, like a 911 button and the ability to share location with a friend. Yet survivors, and their attorneys, say that response has been inadequate, and they’re calling for better technological solutions like in-vehicle surveillance cameras. |
25345 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by drivers. Now a panel of judges has ruled that more than 80 cases can be consolidated into federal court.
The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and drivers. The outcome of the case could result in sweeping changes to Uber’s platform, which plaintiffs argue will reduce sexual assault and also raise new concerns over privacy.
The upshot? Technology lies at the center of this very human story.
Uber has attempted to address sexual assaults by drivers — which the lawsuits claim Uber has known about since 2014 — through new safety features in its app, like a 911 button and the ability to share location with a friend. Yet survivors, and their attorneys, say that response has been inadequate, and they’re calling for better technological solutions like in-vehicle surveillance cameras.
Aside from the 911 button and location-sharing feature, which were both introduced in 2018, Uber has added other features to the app over the last five years. |
25346 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Now a panel of judges has ruled that more than 80 cases can be consolidated into federal court.
The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and drivers. The outcome of the case could result in sweeping changes to Uber’s platform, which plaintiffs argue will reduce sexual assault and also raise new concerns over privacy.
The upshot? Technology lies at the center of this very human story.
Uber has attempted to address sexual assaults by drivers — which the lawsuits claim Uber has known about since 2014 — through new safety features in its app, like a 911 button and the ability to share location with a friend. Yet survivors, and their attorneys, say that response has been inadequate, and they’re calling for better technological solutions like in-vehicle surveillance cameras.
Aside from the 911 button and location-sharing feature, which were both introduced in 2018, Uber has added other features to the app over the last five years. In 2021, Uber introduced a feature that allows riders and drivers to record audio during a trip. |
25347 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and drivers. The outcome of the case could result in sweeping changes to Uber’s platform, which plaintiffs argue will reduce sexual assault and also raise new concerns over privacy.
The upshot? Technology lies at the center of this very human story.
Uber has attempted to address sexual assaults by drivers — which the lawsuits claim Uber has known about since 2014 — through new safety features in its app, like a 911 button and the ability to share location with a friend. Yet survivors, and their attorneys, say that response has been inadequate, and they’re calling for better technological solutions like in-vehicle surveillance cameras.
Aside from the 911 button and location-sharing feature, which were both introduced in 2018, Uber has added other features to the app over the last five years. In 2021, Uber introduced a feature that allows riders and drivers to record audio during a trip. The following year, Uber launched a pilot to provide passengers with live help from an ADT safety agent, as well as PIN verifications to ensure passengers are connected to the correct driver. |
25348 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
The upshot? Technology lies at the center of this very human story.
Uber has attempted to address sexual assaults by drivers — which the lawsuits claim Uber has known about since 2014 — through new safety features in its app, like a 911 button and the ability to share location with a friend. Yet survivors, and their attorneys, say that response has been inadequate, and they’re calling for better technological solutions like in-vehicle surveillance cameras.
Aside from the 911 button and location-sharing feature, which were both introduced in 2018, Uber has added other features to the app over the last five years. In 2021, Uber introduced a feature that allows riders and drivers to record audio during a trip. The following year, Uber launched a pilot to provide passengers with live help from an ADT safety agent, as well as PIN verifications to ensure passengers are connected to the correct driver.
Rachel Abrams — a sexual assault attorney and partner at law firm Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, one of the law firms working on the multidistrict litigation, who filed the petition to consolidate the various actions in federal court — argues the app-based solutions are half-measures that haven’t quelled instances of sexual violence against passengers on the platform. |
25349 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Yet survivors, and their attorneys, say that response has been inadequate, and they’re calling for better technological solutions like in-vehicle surveillance cameras.
Aside from the 911 button and location-sharing feature, which were both introduced in 2018, Uber has added other features to the app over the last five years. In 2021, Uber introduced a feature that allows riders and drivers to record audio during a trip. The following year, Uber launched a pilot to provide passengers with live help from an ADT safety agent, as well as PIN verifications to ensure passengers are connected to the correct driver.
Rachel Abrams — a sexual assault attorney and partner at law firm Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, one of the law firms working on the multidistrict litigation, who filed the petition to consolidate the various actions in federal court — argues the app-based solutions are half-measures that haven’t quelled instances of sexual violence against passengers on the platform. Mandatory in-vehicle cameras in Uber cars is “essential for safety,” she says. |
25350 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Aside from the 911 button and location-sharing feature, which were both introduced in 2018, Uber has added other features to the app over the last five years. In 2021, Uber introduced a feature that allows riders and drivers to record audio during a trip. The following year, Uber launched a pilot to provide passengers with live help from an ADT safety agent, as well as PIN verifications to ensure passengers are connected to the correct driver.
Rachel Abrams — a sexual assault attorney and partner at law firm Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, one of the law firms working on the multidistrict litigation, who filed the petition to consolidate the various actions in federal court — argues the app-based solutions are half-measures that haven’t quelled instances of sexual violence against passengers on the platform. Mandatory in-vehicle cameras in Uber cars is “essential for safety,” she says.
Uber told TechCrunch it cannot comment on pending litigation but said it remains committed to the safety of all users on its platform. |
25351 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
In 2021, Uber introduced a feature that allows riders and drivers to record audio during a trip. The following year, Uber launched a pilot to provide passengers with live help from an ADT safety agent, as well as PIN verifications to ensure passengers are connected to the correct driver.
Rachel Abrams — a sexual assault attorney and partner at law firm Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, one of the law firms working on the multidistrict litigation, who filed the petition to consolidate the various actions in federal court — argues the app-based solutions are half-measures that haven’t quelled instances of sexual violence against passengers on the platform. Mandatory in-vehicle cameras in Uber cars is “essential for safety,” she says.
Uber told TechCrunch it cannot comment on pending litigation but said it remains committed to the safety of all users on its platform.
In-vehicle cameras as a deterrent
Abrams cited data from studies of taxis equipped with in-vehicle cameras, which she says has drastically reduced instances of sexual assaults against passengers, as well as assault of passengers against drivers. |
25352 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
The following year, Uber launched a pilot to provide passengers with live help from an ADT safety agent, as well as PIN verifications to ensure passengers are connected to the correct driver.
Rachel Abrams — a sexual assault attorney and partner at law firm Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, one of the law firms working on the multidistrict litigation, who filed the petition to consolidate the various actions in federal court — argues the app-based solutions are half-measures that haven’t quelled instances of sexual violence against passengers on the platform. Mandatory in-vehicle cameras in Uber cars is “essential for safety,” she says.
Uber told TechCrunch it cannot comment on pending litigation but said it remains committed to the safety of all users on its platform.
In-vehicle cameras as a deterrent
Abrams cited data from studies of taxis equipped with in-vehicle cameras, which she says has drastically reduced instances of sexual assaults against passengers, as well as assault of passengers against drivers.
“These are predatory, opportunistic drivers taking advantage of vulnerable women, so if they’re on film, they likely wouldn’t commit the crime,” Abrams told TechCrunch. |
25353 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Rachel Abrams — a sexual assault attorney and partner at law firm Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, one of the law firms working on the multidistrict litigation, who filed the petition to consolidate the various actions in federal court — argues the app-based solutions are half-measures that haven’t quelled instances of sexual violence against passengers on the platform. Mandatory in-vehicle cameras in Uber cars is “essential for safety,” she says.
Uber told TechCrunch it cannot comment on pending litigation but said it remains committed to the safety of all users on its platform.
In-vehicle cameras as a deterrent
Abrams cited data from studies of taxis equipped with in-vehicle cameras, which she says has drastically reduced instances of sexual assaults against passengers, as well as assault of passengers against drivers.
“These are predatory, opportunistic drivers taking advantage of vulnerable women, so if they’re on film, they likely wouldn’t commit the crime,” Abrams told TechCrunch.
Uber didn’t respond to TechCrunch’s request for more information about why it hasn’t mandated the use of cameras in ride-hail vehicles, but as with any surveillance, there are privacy issues. |
25354 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Mandatory in-vehicle cameras in Uber cars is “essential for safety,” she says.
Uber told TechCrunch it cannot comment on pending litigation but said it remains committed to the safety of all users on its platform.
In-vehicle cameras as a deterrent
Abrams cited data from studies of taxis equipped with in-vehicle cameras, which she says has drastically reduced instances of sexual assaults against passengers, as well as assault of passengers against drivers.
“These are predatory, opportunistic drivers taking advantage of vulnerable women, so if they’re on film, they likely wouldn’t commit the crime,” Abrams told TechCrunch.
Uber didn’t respond to TechCrunch’s request for more information about why it hasn’t mandated the use of cameras in ride-hail vehicles, but as with any surveillance, there are privacy issues. The legality of mandating cameras also varies across local and state laws.
Abrams has her own theory as to why Uber has been slow to implement security cameras.
“Cost isn’t the issue,” she said. |
25355 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Uber told TechCrunch it cannot comment on pending litigation but said it remains committed to the safety of all users on its platform.
In-vehicle cameras as a deterrent
Abrams cited data from studies of taxis equipped with in-vehicle cameras, which she says has drastically reduced instances of sexual assaults against passengers, as well as assault of passengers against drivers.
“These are predatory, opportunistic drivers taking advantage of vulnerable women, so if they’re on film, they likely wouldn’t commit the crime,” Abrams told TechCrunch.
Uber didn’t respond to TechCrunch’s request for more information about why it hasn’t mandated the use of cameras in ride-hail vehicles, but as with any surveillance, there are privacy issues. The legality of mandating cameras also varies across local and state laws.
Abrams has her own theory as to why Uber has been slow to implement security cameras.
“Cost isn’t the issue,” she said. “It’s that it would deter drivers because a lot of drivers don’t want cameras. |
25356 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
In-vehicle cameras as a deterrent
Abrams cited data from studies of taxis equipped with in-vehicle cameras, which she says has drastically reduced instances of sexual assaults against passengers, as well as assault of passengers against drivers.
“These are predatory, opportunistic drivers taking advantage of vulnerable women, so if they’re on film, they likely wouldn’t commit the crime,” Abrams told TechCrunch.
Uber didn’t respond to TechCrunch’s request for more information about why it hasn’t mandated the use of cameras in ride-hail vehicles, but as with any surveillance, there are privacy issues. The legality of mandating cameras also varies across local and state laws.
Abrams has her own theory as to why Uber has been slow to implement security cameras.
“Cost isn’t the issue,” she said. “It’s that it would deter drivers because a lot of drivers don’t want cameras. And so if they don’t have drivers, they don’t make money.”
Many drivers install their own dash cams to record trips, usually as backup evidence for insurance claims or to defend themselves against unfair deactivations from Uber’s platform. |
25357 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
“These are predatory, opportunistic drivers taking advantage of vulnerable women, so if they’re on film, they likely wouldn’t commit the crime,” Abrams told TechCrunch.
Uber didn’t respond to TechCrunch’s request for more information about why it hasn’t mandated the use of cameras in ride-hail vehicles, but as with any surveillance, there are privacy issues. The legality of mandating cameras also varies across local and state laws.
Abrams has her own theory as to why Uber has been slow to implement security cameras.
“Cost isn’t the issue,” she said. “It’s that it would deter drivers because a lot of drivers don’t want cameras. And so if they don’t have drivers, they don’t make money.”
Many drivers install their own dash cams to record trips, usually as backup evidence for insurance claims or to defend themselves against unfair deactivations from Uber’s platform. Uber is also piloting a new video recording feature for drivers that allows them to record video on their smartphones. |
25358 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Uber didn’t respond to TechCrunch’s request for more information about why it hasn’t mandated the use of cameras in ride-hail vehicles, but as with any surveillance, there are privacy issues. The legality of mandating cameras also varies across local and state laws.
Abrams has her own theory as to why Uber has been slow to implement security cameras.
“Cost isn’t the issue,” she said. “It’s that it would deter drivers because a lot of drivers don’t want cameras. And so if they don’t have drivers, they don’t make money.”
Many drivers install their own dash cams to record trips, usually as backup evidence for insurance claims or to defend themselves against unfair deactivations from Uber’s platform. Uber is also piloting a new video recording feature for drivers that allows them to record video on their smartphones. But in those cases, the driver can decide what and when to record, and when to share that data. |
25359 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Uber didn’t respond to TechCrunch’s request for more information about why it hasn’t mandated the use of cameras in ride-hail vehicles, but as with any surveillance, there are privacy issues. The legality of mandating cameras also varies across local and state laws.
Abrams has her own theory as to why Uber has been slow to implement security cameras.
“Cost isn’t the issue,” she said. “It’s that it would deter drivers because a lot of drivers don’t want cameras. And so if they don’t have drivers, they don’t make money.”
Many drivers install their own dash cams to record trips, usually as backup evidence for insurance claims or to defend themselves against unfair deactivations from Uber’s platform. Uber is also piloting a new video recording feature for drivers that allows them to record video on their smartphones. But in those cases, the driver can decide what and when to record, and when to share that data.
Other demands
The survivors in the joined lawsuit also allege that Uber’s “fast and shallow background checks” are substandard and designed to make it as easy as possible for drivers to sign up quickly. |
25360 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
The legality of mandating cameras also varies across local and state laws.
Abrams has her own theory as to why Uber has been slow to implement security cameras.
“Cost isn’t the issue,” she said. “It’s that it would deter drivers because a lot of drivers don’t want cameras. And so if they don’t have drivers, they don’t make money.”
Many drivers install their own dash cams to record trips, usually as backup evidence for insurance claims or to defend themselves against unfair deactivations from Uber’s platform. Uber is also piloting a new video recording feature for drivers that allows them to record video on their smartphones. But in those cases, the driver can decide what and when to record, and when to share that data.
Other demands
The survivors in the joined lawsuit also allege that Uber’s “fast and shallow background checks” are substandard and designed to make it as easy as possible for drivers to sign up quickly. Uber uses third-party companies like Checkr and Appriss to do background checks, which Sergio Avedian, senior contributor at The Rideshare Guy, says “are at best watered down and not guaranteed of bad apples from falling through the cracks.”
The lawsuit calls on Uber to also include fingerprinting, which would run prospective drivers through FBI databases. |
25361 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Uber is also piloting a new video recording feature for drivers that allows them to record video on their smartphones. But in those cases, the driver can decide what and when to record, and when to share that data.
Other demands
The survivors in the joined lawsuit also allege that Uber’s “fast and shallow background checks” are substandard and designed to make it as easy as possible for drivers to sign up quickly. Uber uses third-party companies like Checkr and Appriss to do background checks, which Sergio Avedian, senior contributor at The Rideshare Guy, says “are at best watered down and not guaranteed of bad apples from falling through the cracks.”
The lawsuit calls on Uber to also include fingerprinting, which would run prospective drivers through FBI databases.
“This is a very intentional and deliberate decision as evidenced by Uber’s active lobbying and resistance against municipalities and regulatory bodies implementing any kind of biometric fingerprinting requirements for drivers,” said Kevin Conway, managing partner at Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise. |
25362 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
But in those cases, the driver can decide what and when to record, and when to share that data.
Other demands
The survivors in the joined lawsuit also allege that Uber’s “fast and shallow background checks” are substandard and designed to make it as easy as possible for drivers to sign up quickly. Uber uses third-party companies like Checkr and Appriss to do background checks, which Sergio Avedian, senior contributor at The Rideshare Guy, says “are at best watered down and not guaranteed of bad apples from falling through the cracks.”
The lawsuit calls on Uber to also include fingerprinting, which would run prospective drivers through FBI databases.
“This is a very intentional and deliberate decision as evidenced by Uber’s active lobbying and resistance against municipalities and regulatory bodies implementing any kind of biometric fingerprinting requirements for drivers,” said Kevin Conway, managing partner at Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise.
Uber has lobbied against additional background requirements for drivers, which has given the company authority to conduct its own background checks with little or no oversight, unlike most taxi operators. |
25363 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Other demands
The survivors in the joined lawsuit also allege that Uber’s “fast and shallow background checks” are substandard and designed to make it as easy as possible for drivers to sign up quickly. Uber uses third-party companies like Checkr and Appriss to do background checks, which Sergio Avedian, senior contributor at The Rideshare Guy, says “are at best watered down and not guaranteed of bad apples from falling through the cracks.”
The lawsuit calls on Uber to also include fingerprinting, which would run prospective drivers through FBI databases.
“This is a very intentional and deliberate decision as evidenced by Uber’s active lobbying and resistance against municipalities and regulatory bodies implementing any kind of biometric fingerprinting requirements for drivers,” said Kevin Conway, managing partner at Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise.
Uber has lobbied against additional background requirements for drivers, which has given the company authority to conduct its own background checks with little or no oversight, unlike most taxi operators.
Uber and Lyft say smudged fingerprints can lead to inaccurate results and that fingerprint checks reference historical arrest records, which can have discriminatory effects on some minority communities that face disproportionately high arrest rates. |
25364 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Uber uses third-party companies like Checkr and Appriss to do background checks, which Sergio Avedian, senior contributor at The Rideshare Guy, says “are at best watered down and not guaranteed of bad apples from falling through the cracks.”
The lawsuit calls on Uber to also include fingerprinting, which would run prospective drivers through FBI databases.
“This is a very intentional and deliberate decision as evidenced by Uber’s active lobbying and resistance against municipalities and regulatory bodies implementing any kind of biometric fingerprinting requirements for drivers,” said Kevin Conway, managing partner at Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise.
Uber has lobbied against additional background requirements for drivers, which has given the company authority to conduct its own background checks with little or no oversight, unlike most taxi operators.
Uber and Lyft say smudged fingerprints can lead to inaccurate results and that fingerprint checks reference historical arrest records, which can have discriminatory effects on some minority communities that face disproportionately high arrest rates. An Uber spokesperson told CNN arrest records are incomplete and often lack information about whether a person has been convicted of a crime. |
25365 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
“This is a very intentional and deliberate decision as evidenced by Uber’s active lobbying and resistance against municipalities and regulatory bodies implementing any kind of biometric fingerprinting requirements for drivers,” said Kevin Conway, managing partner at Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise.
Uber has lobbied against additional background requirements for drivers, which has given the company authority to conduct its own background checks with little or no oversight, unlike most taxi operators.
Uber and Lyft say smudged fingerprints can lead to inaccurate results and that fingerprint checks reference historical arrest records, which can have discriminatory effects on some minority communities that face disproportionately high arrest rates. An Uber spokesperson told CNN arrest records are incomplete and often lack information about whether a person has been convicted of a crime.
Aside from in-vehicle surveillance and more extensive background checks, the survivors are asking Uber to implement driver training on interactions with passengers, a zero-tolerance policy for drivers, sexual harassment education and training, and a more adequate system to encourage customer reporting and monitor customer complaints.
Are Uber’s in-app safety features working? |
25366 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Uber has lobbied against additional background requirements for drivers, which has given the company authority to conduct its own background checks with little or no oversight, unlike most taxi operators.
Uber and Lyft say smudged fingerprints can lead to inaccurate results and that fingerprint checks reference historical arrest records, which can have discriminatory effects on some minority communities that face disproportionately high arrest rates. An Uber spokesperson told CNN arrest records are incomplete and often lack information about whether a person has been convicted of a crime.
Aside from in-vehicle surveillance and more extensive background checks, the survivors are asking Uber to implement driver training on interactions with passengers, a zero-tolerance policy for drivers, sexual harassment education and training, and a more adequate system to encourage customer reporting and monitor customer complaints.
Are Uber’s in-app safety features working?
Abrams argues that Uber’s safety features are insufficient because they’re all app-based and only potentially useful if a rider has access to their own phone. |
25367 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Uber has lobbied against additional background requirements for drivers, which has given the company authority to conduct its own background checks with little or no oversight, unlike most taxi operators.
Uber and Lyft say smudged fingerprints can lead to inaccurate results and that fingerprint checks reference historical arrest records, which can have discriminatory effects on some minority communities that face disproportionately high arrest rates. An Uber spokesperson told CNN arrest records are incomplete and often lack information about whether a person has been convicted of a crime.
Aside from in-vehicle surveillance and more extensive background checks, the survivors are asking Uber to implement driver training on interactions with passengers, a zero-tolerance policy for drivers, sexual harassment education and training, and a more adequate system to encourage customer reporting and monitor customer complaints.
Are Uber’s in-app safety features working?
Abrams argues that Uber’s safety features are insufficient because they’re all app-based and only potentially useful if a rider has access to their own phone.
“The majority of clients I represent and the women I’ve spoken to who have been sexually assaulted have experienced: (A) someone else ordered the ride for them; (B) their phone is dead or they can’t locate their phone to use the safety shield; or (C) if they could use their phone, they’re incapacitated,” said Abrams. |
25368 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
An Uber spokesperson told CNN arrest records are incomplete and often lack information about whether a person has been convicted of a crime.
Aside from in-vehicle surveillance and more extensive background checks, the survivors are asking Uber to implement driver training on interactions with passengers, a zero-tolerance policy for drivers, sexual harassment education and training, and a more adequate system to encourage customer reporting and monitor customer complaints.
Are Uber’s in-app safety features working?
Abrams argues that Uber’s safety features are insufficient because they’re all app-based and only potentially useful if a rider has access to their own phone.
“The majority of clients I represent and the women I’ve spoken to who have been sexually assaulted have experienced: (A) someone else ordered the ride for them; (B) their phone is dead or they can’t locate their phone to use the safety shield; or (C) if they could use their phone, they’re incapacitated,” said Abrams.
The lawyer says she has interviewed upward of 5,000 survivors over the course of several years and has seen no difference in the number of attacks before or after implementation of these in-app features. |
25369 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Are Uber’s in-app safety features working?
Abrams argues that Uber’s safety features are insufficient because they’re all app-based and only potentially useful if a rider has access to their own phone.
“The majority of clients I represent and the women I’ve spoken to who have been sexually assaulted have experienced: (A) someone else ordered the ride for them; (B) their phone is dead or they can’t locate their phone to use the safety shield; or (C) if they could use their phone, they’re incapacitated,” said Abrams.
The lawyer says she has interviewed upward of 5,000 survivors over the course of several years and has seen no difference in the number of attacks before or after implementation of these in-app features.
Uber hasn’t released safety data for 2021 and 2022, and won’t say when it plans to do so. Older data backs up some of Abrams’ claims. |
25370 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Are Uber’s in-app safety features working?
Abrams argues that Uber’s safety features are insufficient because they’re all app-based and only potentially useful if a rider has access to their own phone.
“The majority of clients I represent and the women I’ve spoken to who have been sexually assaulted have experienced: (A) someone else ordered the ride for them; (B) their phone is dead or they can’t locate their phone to use the safety shield; or (C) if they could use their phone, they’re incapacitated,” said Abrams.
The lawyer says she has interviewed upward of 5,000 survivors over the course of several years and has seen no difference in the number of attacks before or after implementation of these in-app features.
Uber hasn’t released safety data for 2021 and 2022, and won’t say when it plans to do so. Older data backs up some of Abrams’ claims.
Uber has published two safety reports — one containing data from 2017 to 2018 and another with data from 2019 to 2020. |
25371 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
“The majority of clients I represent and the women I’ve spoken to who have been sexually assaulted have experienced: (A) someone else ordered the ride for them; (B) their phone is dead or they can’t locate their phone to use the safety shield; or (C) if they could use their phone, they’re incapacitated,” said Abrams.
The lawyer says she has interviewed upward of 5,000 survivors over the course of several years and has seen no difference in the number of attacks before or after implementation of these in-app features.
Uber hasn’t released safety data for 2021 and 2022, and won’t say when it plans to do so. Older data backs up some of Abrams’ claims.
Uber has published two safety reports — one containing data from 2017 to 2018 and another with data from 2019 to 2020. The ride-hail company claims that the rate of sexual assault reported on the app decreased 38% between its first and second reports. |
25372 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
The lawyer says she has interviewed upward of 5,000 survivors over the course of several years and has seen no difference in the number of attacks before or after implementation of these in-app features.
Uber hasn’t released safety data for 2021 and 2022, and won’t say when it plans to do so. Older data backs up some of Abrams’ claims.
Uber has published two safety reports — one containing data from 2017 to 2018 and another with data from 2019 to 2020. The ride-hail company claims that the rate of sexual assault reported on the app decreased 38% between its first and second reports.
While the rate decrease is positive, not all the data delivers the same message. Over that same time period, the total number of sexual assault reports across five categories fell from 5,981 to 3,824. That drop could be explained by the decrease of trips from 1.4 billion in 2019 to 650 million in 2020. |
25373 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Uber hasn’t released safety data for 2021 and 2022, and won’t say when it plans to do so. Older data backs up some of Abrams’ claims.
Uber has published two safety reports — one containing data from 2017 to 2018 and another with data from 2019 to 2020. The ride-hail company claims that the rate of sexual assault reported on the app decreased 38% between its first and second reports.
While the rate decrease is positive, not all the data delivers the same message. Over that same time period, the total number of sexual assault reports across five categories fell from 5,981 to 3,824. That drop could be explained by the decrease of trips from 1.4 billion in 2019 to 650 million in 2020.
And while the total number of incidents as a percentage of total number of rides does decrease through the years, the number of incidents in certain categories actually increases. |
25374 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Older data backs up some of Abrams’ claims.
Uber has published two safety reports — one containing data from 2017 to 2018 and another with data from 2019 to 2020. The ride-hail company claims that the rate of sexual assault reported on the app decreased 38% between its first and second reports.
While the rate decrease is positive, not all the data delivers the same message. Over that same time period, the total number of sexual assault reports across five categories fell from 5,981 to 3,824. That drop could be explained by the decrease of trips from 1.4 billion in 2019 to 650 million in 2020.
And while the total number of incidents as a percentage of total number of rides does decrease through the years, the number of incidents in certain categories actually increases. The number of incidents increased in the categories of nonconsensual kissing, nonconsensual touching and nonconsensual penetration, or rape, between 2017 and 2019. |
25375 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
The ride-hail company claims that the rate of sexual assault reported on the app decreased 38% between its first and second reports.
While the rate decrease is positive, not all the data delivers the same message. Over that same time period, the total number of sexual assault reports across five categories fell from 5,981 to 3,824. That drop could be explained by the decrease of trips from 1.4 billion in 2019 to 650 million in 2020.
And while the total number of incidents as a percentage of total number of rides does decrease through the years, the number of incidents in certain categories actually increases. The number of incidents increased in the categories of nonconsensual kissing, nonconsensual touching and nonconsensual penetration, or rape, between 2017 and 2019.
The total number of rape incidents also rose from 2017 to 2019. And while the number of reported rapes dropped in 2020, the rate has remained the same since 2017. |
25376 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
While the rate decrease is positive, not all the data delivers the same message. Over that same time period, the total number of sexual assault reports across five categories fell from 5,981 to 3,824. That drop could be explained by the decrease of trips from 1.4 billion in 2019 to 650 million in 2020.
And while the total number of incidents as a percentage of total number of rides does decrease through the years, the number of incidents in certain categories actually increases. The number of incidents increased in the categories of nonconsensual kissing, nonconsensual touching and nonconsensual penetration, or rape, between 2017 and 2019.
The total number of rape incidents also rose from 2017 to 2019. And while the number of reported rapes dropped in 2020, the rate has remained the same since 2017. In other words, there has not been an improvement in the rate of rapes on the platform. |
25377 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Over that same time period, the total number of sexual assault reports across five categories fell from 5,981 to 3,824. That drop could be explained by the decrease of trips from 1.4 billion in 2019 to 650 million in 2020.
And while the total number of incidents as a percentage of total number of rides does decrease through the years, the number of incidents in certain categories actually increases. The number of incidents increased in the categories of nonconsensual kissing, nonconsensual touching and nonconsensual penetration, or rape, between 2017 and 2019.
The total number of rape incidents also rose from 2017 to 2019. And while the number of reported rapes dropped in 2020, the rate has remained the same since 2017. In other words, there has not been an improvement in the rate of rapes on the platform.
Sexual assaults are an ongoing problem for Uber
Uber has been sued numerous times over the past few years by passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted during a ride. |
25378 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
That drop could be explained by the decrease of trips from 1.4 billion in 2019 to 650 million in 2020.
And while the total number of incidents as a percentage of total number of rides does decrease through the years, the number of incidents in certain categories actually increases. The number of incidents increased in the categories of nonconsensual kissing, nonconsensual touching and nonconsensual penetration, or rape, between 2017 and 2019.
The total number of rape incidents also rose from 2017 to 2019. And while the number of reported rapes dropped in 2020, the rate has remained the same since 2017. In other words, there has not been an improvement in the rate of rapes on the platform.
Sexual assaults are an ongoing problem for Uber
Uber has been sued numerous times over the past few years by passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted during a ride. Lyft has faced similar lawsuits and accusations. |
25379 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
And while the total number of incidents as a percentage of total number of rides does decrease through the years, the number of incidents in certain categories actually increases. The number of incidents increased in the categories of nonconsensual kissing, nonconsensual touching and nonconsensual penetration, or rape, between 2017 and 2019.
The total number of rape incidents also rose from 2017 to 2019. And while the number of reported rapes dropped in 2020, the rate has remained the same since 2017. In other words, there has not been an improvement in the rate of rapes on the platform.
Sexual assaults are an ongoing problem for Uber
Uber has been sued numerous times over the past few years by passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted during a ride. Lyft has faced similar lawsuits and accusations.
Under Uber’s terms of use, class action lawsuits can’t be filed against the company in cases of sexual assault, so each case has to be heard individually. |
25380 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
The number of incidents increased in the categories of nonconsensual kissing, nonconsensual touching and nonconsensual penetration, or rape, between 2017 and 2019.
The total number of rape incidents also rose from 2017 to 2019. And while the number of reported rapes dropped in 2020, the rate has remained the same since 2017. In other words, there has not been an improvement in the rate of rapes on the platform.
Sexual assaults are an ongoing problem for Uber
Uber has been sued numerous times over the past few years by passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted during a ride. Lyft has faced similar lawsuits and accusations.
Under Uber’s terms of use, class action lawsuits can’t be filed against the company in cases of sexual assault, so each case has to be heard individually. This has prevented survivors from advocating for themselves collectively.
Judge Charles Breyer in the Northern District of California will preside over pretrial hearings. |
25381 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
The total number of rape incidents also rose from 2017 to 2019. And while the number of reported rapes dropped in 2020, the rate has remained the same since 2017. In other words, there has not been an improvement in the rate of rapes on the platform.
Sexual assaults are an ongoing problem for Uber
Uber has been sued numerous times over the past few years by passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted during a ride. Lyft has faced similar lawsuits and accusations.
Under Uber’s terms of use, class action lawsuits can’t be filed against the company in cases of sexual assault, so each case has to be heard individually. This has prevented survivors from advocating for themselves collectively.
Judge Charles Breyer in the Northern District of California will preside over pretrial hearings. This will be the first time a federal judge is able to make decisions for a large amount of these cases, which will streamline the proceedings. Breyer may preside over the trials depending on whether the parties agree. |
25382 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
And while the number of reported rapes dropped in 2020, the rate has remained the same since 2017. In other words, there has not been an improvement in the rate of rapes on the platform.
Sexual assaults are an ongoing problem for Uber
Uber has been sued numerous times over the past few years by passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted during a ride. Lyft has faced similar lawsuits and accusations.
Under Uber’s terms of use, class action lawsuits can’t be filed against the company in cases of sexual assault, so each case has to be heard individually. This has prevented survivors from advocating for themselves collectively.
Judge Charles Breyer in the Northern District of California will preside over pretrial hearings. This will be the first time a federal judge is able to make decisions for a large amount of these cases, which will streamline the proceedings. Breyer may preside over the trials depending on whether the parties agree. If the parties do not agree to have Judge Breyer preside of the case for trial, the cases go back to their home jurisdiction for trial. |
25383 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Sexual assaults are an ongoing problem for Uber
Uber has been sued numerous times over the past few years by passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted during a ride. Lyft has faced similar lawsuits and accusations.
Under Uber’s terms of use, class action lawsuits can’t be filed against the company in cases of sexual assault, so each case has to be heard individually. This has prevented survivors from advocating for themselves collectively.
Judge Charles Breyer in the Northern District of California will preside over pretrial hearings. This will be the first time a federal judge is able to make decisions for a large amount of these cases, which will streamline the proceedings. Breyer may preside over the trials depending on whether the parties agree. If the parties do not agree to have Judge Breyer preside of the case for trial, the cases go back to their home jurisdiction for trial.
Another consolidated lawsuit has also been filed against Uber in California, but it only covers survivors in that state. |
25384 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
Lyft has faced similar lawsuits and accusations.
Under Uber’s terms of use, class action lawsuits can’t be filed against the company in cases of sexual assault, so each case has to be heard individually. This has prevented survivors from advocating for themselves collectively.
Judge Charles Breyer in the Northern District of California will preside over pretrial hearings. This will be the first time a federal judge is able to make decisions for a large amount of these cases, which will streamline the proceedings. Breyer may preside over the trials depending on whether the parties agree. If the parties do not agree to have Judge Breyer preside of the case for trial, the cases go back to their home jurisdiction for trial.
Another consolidated lawsuit has also been filed against Uber in California, but it only covers survivors in that state.
Uber has attempted, through several filings for motions to dismiss, to stop the consolidation of these cases. It argues that the company did not owe a duty to the plaintiffs to protect against criminal conduct. |
25385 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
This has prevented survivors from advocating for themselves collectively.
Judge Charles Breyer in the Northern District of California will preside over pretrial hearings. This will be the first time a federal judge is able to make decisions for a large amount of these cases, which will streamline the proceedings. Breyer may preside over the trials depending on whether the parties agree. If the parties do not agree to have Judge Breyer preside of the case for trial, the cases go back to their home jurisdiction for trial.
Another consolidated lawsuit has also been filed against Uber in California, but it only covers survivors in that state.
Uber has attempted, through several filings for motions to dismiss, to stop the consolidation of these cases. It argues that the company did not owe a duty to the plaintiffs to protect against criminal conduct. Lawyers representing the survivors will have to prove that Uber owed a duty of care to passengers, including the duty of taking reasonable precautions to ensure their safety. |
25386 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
This has prevented survivors from advocating for themselves collectively.
Judge Charles Breyer in the Northern District of California will preside over pretrial hearings. This will be the first time a federal judge is able to make decisions for a large amount of these cases, which will streamline the proceedings. Breyer may preside over the trials depending on whether the parties agree. If the parties do not agree to have Judge Breyer preside of the case for trial, the cases go back to their home jurisdiction for trial.
Another consolidated lawsuit has also been filed against Uber in California, but it only covers survivors in that state.
Uber has attempted, through several filings for motions to dismiss, to stop the consolidation of these cases. It argues that the company did not owe a duty to the plaintiffs to protect against criminal conduct. Lawyers representing the survivors will have to prove that Uber owed a duty of care to passengers, including the duty of taking reasonable precautions to ensure their safety.
The pretrial matters, including witness and expert depositions and document discovery, will be heard by Judge Charles Breyer. |
25387 | Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades
This will be the first time a federal judge is able to make decisions for a large amount of these cases, which will streamline the proceedings. Breyer may preside over the trials depending on whether the parties agree. If the parties do not agree to have Judge Breyer preside of the case for trial, the cases go back to their home jurisdiction for trial.
Another consolidated lawsuit has also been filed against Uber in California, but it only covers survivors in that state.
Uber has attempted, through several filings for motions to dismiss, to stop the consolidation of these cases. It argues that the company did not owe a duty to the plaintiffs to protect against criminal conduct. Lawyers representing the survivors will have to prove that Uber owed a duty of care to passengers, including the duty of taking reasonable precautions to ensure their safety.
The pretrial matters, including witness and expert depositions and document discovery, will be heard by Judge Charles Breyer. Abrams expects the timeline of the proceedings to last over the next one to two years. |
25388 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
With legal sports betting now at your fingertips in over 30 states, it’s easier than ever to bet on basketball at one of the best NBA betting sites.
The NBA gives you plenty of games, teams and players to bet on across hundreds of odds markets. As a bettor, you'll want to find the best NBA betting lines night after night plus NBA futures markets from NBA Finals odds to Rookie of the Year odds.
See below for where to look and more on betting on the NBA at the best sports betting sites.
Best NBA betting sites for 2023
When it comes to betting on the NBA, you can choose any online betting site and have plenty of odds to choose from.
You can bet everything from moneylines, totals, and point spreads to player props for scoring, rebounding, and assists, or futures bets like odd to win the Eastern Conference or individual award winners like NBA MVP odds.
Here are our favorite sportsbooks for NBA betting. |
25389 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
With legal sports betting now at your fingertips in over 30 states, it’s easier than ever to bet on basketball at one of the best NBA betting sites.
The NBA gives you plenty of games, teams and players to bet on across hundreds of odds markets. As a bettor, you'll want to find the best NBA betting lines night after night plus NBA futures markets from NBA Finals odds to Rookie of the Year odds.
See below for where to look and more on betting on the NBA at the best sports betting sites.
Best NBA betting sites for 2023
When it comes to betting on the NBA, you can choose any online betting site and have plenty of odds to choose from.
You can bet everything from moneylines, totals, and point spreads to player props for scoring, rebounding, and assists, or futures bets like odd to win the Eastern Conference or individual award winners like NBA MVP odds.
Here are our favorite sportsbooks for NBA betting.
DraftKings Sportsbook for NBA betting
DraftKings is one of the most recognizable names in online sports betting, notably for its frequent promos to enhance NBA odds. |
25390 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
The NBA gives you plenty of games, teams and players to bet on across hundreds of odds markets. As a bettor, you'll want to find the best NBA betting lines night after night plus NBA futures markets from NBA Finals odds to Rookie of the Year odds.
See below for where to look and more on betting on the NBA at the best sports betting sites.
Best NBA betting sites for 2023
When it comes to betting on the NBA, you can choose any online betting site and have plenty of odds to choose from.
You can bet everything from moneylines, totals, and point spreads to player props for scoring, rebounding, and assists, or futures bets like odd to win the Eastern Conference or individual award winners like NBA MVP odds.
Here are our favorite sportsbooks for NBA betting.
DraftKings Sportsbook for NBA betting
DraftKings is one of the most recognizable names in online sports betting, notably for its frequent promos to enhance NBA odds. The platform boasts a diverse range of prop bets tailored to the most prominent NBA players and provides a seamless live NBA betting experience through its app. |
25391 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
See below for where to look and more on betting on the NBA at the best sports betting sites.
Best NBA betting sites for 2023
When it comes to betting on the NBA, you can choose any online betting site and have plenty of odds to choose from.
You can bet everything from moneylines, totals, and point spreads to player props for scoring, rebounding, and assists, or futures bets like odd to win the Eastern Conference or individual award winners like NBA MVP odds.
Here are our favorite sportsbooks for NBA betting.
DraftKings Sportsbook for NBA betting
DraftKings is one of the most recognizable names in online sports betting, notably for its frequent promos to enhance NBA odds. The platform boasts a diverse range of prop bets tailored to the most prominent NBA players and provides a seamless live NBA betting experience through its app.
For newcomers, DraftKings has a lucrative offer. |
25392 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
See below for where to look and more on betting on the NBA at the best sports betting sites.
Best NBA betting sites for 2023
When it comes to betting on the NBA, you can choose any online betting site and have plenty of odds to choose from.
You can bet everything from moneylines, totals, and point spreads to player props for scoring, rebounding, and assists, or futures bets like odd to win the Eastern Conference or individual award winners like NBA MVP odds.
Here are our favorite sportsbooks for NBA betting.
DraftKings Sportsbook for NBA betting
DraftKings is one of the most recognizable names in online sports betting, notably for its frequent promos to enhance NBA odds. The platform boasts a diverse range of prop bets tailored to the most prominent NBA players and provides a seamless live NBA betting experience through its app.
For newcomers, DraftKings has a lucrative offer. Upon joining, there's no need for a special code to take advantage of a promo with a total promotional value of up to $1,200. |
25393 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
Best NBA betting sites for 2023
When it comes to betting on the NBA, you can choose any online betting site and have plenty of odds to choose from.
You can bet everything from moneylines, totals, and point spreads to player props for scoring, rebounding, and assists, or futures bets like odd to win the Eastern Conference or individual award winners like NBA MVP odds.
Here are our favorite sportsbooks for NBA betting.
DraftKings Sportsbook for NBA betting
DraftKings is one of the most recognizable names in online sports betting, notably for its frequent promos to enhance NBA odds. The platform boasts a diverse range of prop bets tailored to the most prominent NBA players and provides a seamless live NBA betting experience through its app.
For newcomers, DraftKings has a lucrative offer. Upon joining, there's no need for a special code to take advantage of a promo with a total promotional value of up to $1,200.
In the past, DraftKings has run special promotions tailored to NBA enthusiasts. |
25394 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
You can bet everything from moneylines, totals, and point spreads to player props for scoring, rebounding, and assists, or futures bets like odd to win the Eastern Conference or individual award winners like NBA MVP odds.
Here are our favorite sportsbooks for NBA betting.
DraftKings Sportsbook for NBA betting
DraftKings is one of the most recognizable names in online sports betting, notably for its frequent promos to enhance NBA odds. The platform boasts a diverse range of prop bets tailored to the most prominent NBA players and provides a seamless live NBA betting experience through its app.
For newcomers, DraftKings has a lucrative offer. Upon joining, there's no need for a special code to take advantage of a promo with a total promotional value of up to $1,200.
In the past, DraftKings has run special promotions tailored to NBA enthusiasts. One such offer allowed customers to earn $200 in bonus bets simply by placing a $5 bet on any NBA Finals game. |
25395 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
Here are our favorite sportsbooks for NBA betting.
DraftKings Sportsbook for NBA betting
DraftKings is one of the most recognizable names in online sports betting, notably for its frequent promos to enhance NBA odds. The platform boasts a diverse range of prop bets tailored to the most prominent NBA players and provides a seamless live NBA betting experience through its app.
For newcomers, DraftKings has a lucrative offer. Upon joining, there's no need for a special code to take advantage of a promo with a total promotional value of up to $1,200.
In the past, DraftKings has run special promotions tailored to NBA enthusiasts. One such offer allowed customers to earn $200 in bonus bets simply by placing a $5 bet on any NBA Finals game. This highlights the company's commitment to delivering value for its dedicated betting community.
FanDuel Sportsbook for NBA betting
FanDuel is another name that resonates strongly within the NBA betting community, garnering popularity and success akin to its counterpart, DraftKings. |
25396 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
The platform boasts a diverse range of prop bets tailored to the most prominent NBA players and provides a seamless live NBA betting experience through its app.
For newcomers, DraftKings has a lucrative offer. Upon joining, there's no need for a special code to take advantage of a promo with a total promotional value of up to $1,200.
In the past, DraftKings has run special promotions tailored to NBA enthusiasts. One such offer allowed customers to earn $200 in bonus bets simply by placing a $5 bet on any NBA Finals game. This highlights the company's commitment to delivering value for its dedicated betting community.
FanDuel Sportsbook for NBA betting
FanDuel is another name that resonates strongly within the NBA betting community, garnering popularity and success akin to its counterpart, DraftKings.
Alongside the standard NBA odds you'd expect, FanDuel stands out with its expansive selection of NBA players and game props. It also has a unique feature allowing users to create same-game parlays. |
25397 | The Best NBA Betting Sites and Apps for the 2023-24 Season
For newcomers, DraftKings has a lucrative offer. Upon joining, there's no need for a special code to take advantage of a promo with a total promotional value of up to $1,200.
In the past, DraftKings has run special promotions tailored to NBA enthusiasts. One such offer allowed customers to earn $200 in bonus bets simply by placing a $5 bet on any NBA Finals game. This highlights the company's commitment to delivering value for its dedicated betting community.
FanDuel Sportsbook for NBA betting
FanDuel is another name that resonates strongly within the NBA betting community, garnering popularity and success akin to its counterpart, DraftKings.
Alongside the standard NBA odds you'd expect, FanDuel stands out with its expansive selection of NBA players and game props. It also has a unique feature allowing users to create same-game parlays. This lets bettors combine NBA moneylines, totals, and props, crafting a personalized betting experience tailored to their predictions and preferences. |
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Upon joining, there's no need for a special code to take advantage of a promo with a total promotional value of up to $1,200.
In the past, DraftKings has run special promotions tailored to NBA enthusiasts. One such offer allowed customers to earn $200 in bonus bets simply by placing a $5 bet on any NBA Finals game. This highlights the company's commitment to delivering value for its dedicated betting community.
FanDuel Sportsbook for NBA betting
FanDuel is another name that resonates strongly within the NBA betting community, garnering popularity and success akin to its counterpart, DraftKings.
Alongside the standard NBA odds you'd expect, FanDuel stands out with its expansive selection of NBA players and game props. It also has a unique feature allowing users to create same-game parlays. This lets bettors combine NBA moneylines, totals, and props, crafting a personalized betting experience tailored to their predictions and preferences.
Newcomers to FanDuel’s online sportsbook can typically claim $150 in bonus bets. |
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In the past, DraftKings has run special promotions tailored to NBA enthusiasts. One such offer allowed customers to earn $200 in bonus bets simply by placing a $5 bet on any NBA Finals game. This highlights the company's commitment to delivering value for its dedicated betting community.
FanDuel Sportsbook for NBA betting
FanDuel is another name that resonates strongly within the NBA betting community, garnering popularity and success akin to its counterpart, DraftKings.
Alongside the standard NBA odds you'd expect, FanDuel stands out with its expansive selection of NBA players and game props. It also has a unique feature allowing users to create same-game parlays. This lets bettors combine NBA moneylines, totals, and props, crafting a personalized betting experience tailored to their predictions and preferences.
Newcomers to FanDuel’s online sportsbook can typically claim $150 in bonus bets. They may offer three months of NBA League Pass to sweeten the deal further. |
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