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Podcast: TechCrunch Industry News
Episode: Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities, also, FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions
Description: The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of violating federal law by discriminating against people with physical disabilities. In particular, the Department of Justiceâs (DOJ) civil rights division claims that the company and its drivers âroutinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including individuals who travel with service animals or who use stowable wheelchairs.â
Also, the FTC announced on Thursday that it is launching an inquiry into seven tech companies that make AI chatbot companion products for minors: Alphabet, CharacterAI, Instagram, Meta, OpenAI, Snap, and xAI. Learn...