We would love to hear your feedback!Ep 285 News LinksWe chase a slow January across rideshare, delivery, and shopping, then dig into AI hoaxes, rising energy costs from data centers, and where autonomy helps or harms. Laws, kiosks, drones, and tipping rules collide with real driver pay and trust.• dry January reducing orders and routes• multi‑app strategies to survive slow demand• AI misinformation and fake whistleblower fallout• data centers raising electricity costs and bills• California refund mandate risks and abuse• Spark broccoli mix‑up and shopper training• Amazon Flex safe‑driving app and data privacy• Uber airport kiosks for travelers without data• Waymo track incident and robotaxi safety• Zooks launches free rides on the Strip• NYC lawsuit on tipping UI suppressing tips• Walmart and Wing expanding drone deliveryPlease fill out the survey for a chance for a 25.00 Gift Card!   Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. TikTok Subscribe on Youtube