Research Paper

The gig economy sells freedom and flexibility, but behind the app, algorithms often replay old biases and create new ones. From pay gaps to safety risks, women carry the biggest burden. Can rethinking laws, households, and platforms turn gig work from exploitation into empowerment?

Justice should be blind. However, AI in courtrooms often reflects human bias. From risk scores to facial recognition, tools promising fairness can deepen inequality. This paper advocates for building and governing AI to promote justice.

China’s digital economy has surged past 50 trillion yuan, making up over 40% of GDP. It’s driving growth and jobs, but also leaving gaps between regions, skills, and companies. The real test is whether China can share these digital gains widely, without letting inequality undermine a fair and sustainable future.