Tony Xu issues an emphatic denial after anonymous post accuses food delivery apps of exploiting workers through hidden algorithms DoorDash CEO and co-founder Tony Xu has forcefully denied explosive allegations circulating online that accused a major food delivery app of using a so-called “desperation score” to determine how much drivers are paid. The claims, which originated from an anonymous Reddit post, quickly went viral—prompting an unusually blunt, expletive-laden response from the DoorDash chief. The controversy began when a Reddit user, claiming to be a disillusioned developer for a “major food delivery app,” alleged that the company secretly tracked drivers’ financial … Continue reading DoorDash CEO Slams Viral Reddit Claims Alleging ‘Desperation Score’ for Drivers