Robot trucks ? — Uber's disrupting labour law. Gatik raised a big round. And Gap's bringing Athleta to Canada.

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Robot trucks ? — Uber's disrupting labour law. Gatik raised a big round. And Gap's bringing Athleta to Canada.

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Sep 1, 2021

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Uber is proposing a new labour classification for drivers. Toronto's Gatik raises $107 million to bring autonomous robots everywhere. And Gap's finally launched Lululemon competitor Athleta in Canada.
The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.

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Sep 1, 2021

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Robot trucks ? — Uber's disrupting labour law. Gatik raised a big round. And Gap's bringing Athleta to Canada.

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