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Major Brands Integrate ChatGPT API for Shopping and Learning Features

Instacart, Shopify, Snap, and Quizlet are among the first to integrate OpenAI's new ChatGPT API into their consumer apps. The new commercial service allows businesses to build AI-powered features like personalized tutors and automated grocery shopping.

California Voters Approve Proposition 22 to Keep Gig Workers Independent

California voters pass Proposition 22, allowing companies like Uber and Lyft to keep classifying their drivers as independent contractors. The new law provides limited benefits while preserving worker flexibility.

May Day Strikes Hit Amazon, Instacart, and Target Over Virus Safety

Essential workers at major retailers and delivery companies stage a coordinated May Day strike to demand better coronavirus protections. The protesters urge customers to boycott the affected services for the entire day.

Essential Workers Plan May Day Strike Over Pandemic Safety Conditions

Workers at major companies like Amazon, Instacart, and Target plan a coordinated May Day strike to demand better health protections and hazard pay during the pandemic. The event highlights the risks faced by essential employees who keep supply chains running.

Instacart Teams Up With Costco to Launch Prescription Delivery Service

Instacart expands its online delivery offerings by partnering with Costco to bring prescription medications directly to customers' doors. The new service responds to a massive surge in demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Instacart Shoppers Plan Nationwide Strike Over COVID-19 Safety Concerns

Instacart delivery workers are organizing a massive strike to demand hazard pay and protective gear during the pandemic. The company responds by extending some financial benefits but fails to meet all worker demands.

Instacart Gig Workers Plan Nationwide Strike Over Coronavirus Protections

Approximately 175,000 Instacart shoppers plan to walk off the job on March 30, demanding hazard pay, free safety gear, and expanded sick leave during the coronavirus pandemic. The strike joins a growing wave of wildcat labor actions across the United States.

New App Whisk Tackles Recipe Clutter With Smart Grocery Delivery

Whisk launches a cross-platform recipe organization tool that automatically extracts ingredients from saved URLs and sends them directly to delivery services like Walmart and Instacart.

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash Fund Ballot Initiative to Protect Contractor Status

Major gig economy companies back a 2020 ballot measure to override California's AB-5 and keep drivers as independent contractors. The initiative offers new wage guarantees and benefits while maintaining flexible work schedules.

Sam's Club Rolls Out Same-Day Pickup to All U.S. Locations

Sam's Club now offers same-day pickup at nearly 600 U.S. stores, allowing members to order up to 15 items via its app or website. The service aims to compete with rival retailers by leveraging the company's physical footprint for fast, convenient online ordering.