"platform capitalism" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} platform capitalism (uncountable)
  1. (business, neologism) A way of doing business that involves recruiting large numbers of people who work for themselves using the company's platform, for example by facilitating ridesharing. Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Business, Capitalism Related terms: platform economy, sharing economy, surveillance capitalism
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