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Uber stops using Greyball 'secret program' to dodge regulators
Topic Started: Mar 9 2017, 04:36 AM (288 Views)
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Uber says it will ban a secret software tool from being used to evade undercover regulators.

The software, called Greyball, seeks to identify officials around the world trying to catch Uber drivers operating illegally. It then denies them service.

The ride-hailing firm has been using the tool to secure early access to cities where its operations had not yet been authorized.

But having defended the system just a few days ago, it has now done a U-turn.

"We are expressly prohibiting its use to target action by local regulators going forward," said Uber's chief security officer Joe Sullivan.

He said the same technology had also been used for many other purposes, including for marketing promotions and deterring Uber riders using the app in violation of the company's term of service. These are understood to include stopping users aiming [...]
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