Facial recognition tech is widespread now, but still might not recognize you

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Facial recognition technology can misidentify people if they're black, a woman, or have facial hair.

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Instacart, DoorDash, and other delivery service customers say their accounts were deactivated because of innocent mistakes

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Some Instacart customers say their accounts were suddenly deactivated.

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The biggest perk of gig work might also be its downfall

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Gig drivers are often attracted to companies like Uber and Lyft for their flexibility, though it may be deceiving.

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Gig workers face a savings crisis for retirement

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Some gig workers struggle to save for retirement.

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Some Walmart stores are limiting self-checkout lanes just for Spark drivers and Walmart+ customers

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I left apps like Uber Eats to start my own delivery business. I love connecting with people and not having to rush around

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Tony Illes, right, started his own delivery business, called "Tony Delivers," in January.

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I worked in a call center for Walmart Spark workers. I got reprimanded for giving drivers tips they had earned, and most calls were frustrating and scripted

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Dominique Anderson, a support agent for Walmart's Spark delivery service, said drivers often complained about missing tips.

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Walmart says hackers took over some Spark drivers' accounts and had access to their Social Security numbers

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Hackers reportedly got access to about 200 Walmart Spark accounts.

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Gig worker pay on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash fell up to 15% last year

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Gig workers made less money on apps like Instacart and Uber Eats last year, a new study shows.

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Hackers are targeting Walmart Spark drivers' accounts and using them to shop for the delivery service, drivers say

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Some Walmart Spark drivers say their other people appear to be using their accounts.

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