In a bellwether trial, Uber was cleared in a sexual assault case, though the jury acknowledged company negligence. This ruling has sparked debate among legal experts and victim advocates about how tech companies are held accountable for safety. With over 558,000+ reports of sexual assault/misconduct on Uber trips from 2017-2024, is the 'passenger uses service at their own risk' stance sustainable?

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