Robotic Intervention: AIs Take Over Video Meetings to Transform Employee Behavior

Companies are increasingly using AI bots in video meetings to mediate and enforce Zoom etiquette, including lecturing participants on their behavior. These bots serve as silent notetakers or transcribers, but can also provide feedback to speakers, such as urging them to vary their pitch. While some find the presence of AI bots eerie and disruptive to workplace dynamics, others see them as a helpful tool to address issues like interrupting others. However, the lack of nuance in the bots' interactions and the feeling of being surrounded by faceless bots can be unsettling for some.