US Professor Arrested After Blocking Food Delivery Robot Over Job-Loss Fears
A retired communications professor in Philadelphia was arrested after repeatedly blocking an Uber Eats delivery robot on a city street. Police issued her a criminal violation notice for disorderly conduct after receiving a report involving the robot. She said the action was a protest against companies replacing low-paid delivery workers with automated services. She also raised concerns about artificial intelligence, data collection and the right to protest in public spaces. The professor plans to challenge the charge, arguing that her protest was protected by free-expression rights. She has also urged customers to support food-delivery services that employ human riders and drivers.
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