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technology1 year ago•7 min saved

"AI's Impact on Surveillance and Compliance in Business"

Several major companies are using AI technology from Aware to monitor employee communications on platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams, analyzing sentiment and identifying behaviors such as bullying, harassment, and noncompliance. While the company claims to anonymize data and protect privacy, concerns have been raised about the potential for chilling effects on workplace communication and the accuracy of AI-generated inferences. Critics argue that the use of AI for employee surveillance raises worker rights and privacy issues, and that it may be difficult for employees to defend themselves if disciplined based on AI-flagged interactions.

via CNBC|

#ai #aware #employee-monitoring

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

Amazon's Controversial Hybrid Working Policy Sparks Outrage and Layoffs

Amazon has been using an algorithm to track and target its US staff who violate the company's three-day-in-office rule, according to leaked documents. The algorithm, known as "Unicorn," analyzes employee data to identify those who spend less than three days per week in the office and then automatically generates lists of workers to be monitored or potentially fired. This revelation raises concerns about workplace surveillance, privacy, and the extent to which companies can track and control their employees.

via Financial Times|

#amazon #data-tracking #employee-monitoring

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Privacy Concerns: Bosses' Surveillance of Remote and In-Office Workers.

Employers may be able to access activity logs of employees using digital workplace tools, which can leave a digital footprint. However, workplace and software providers advise against using metrics and data to track productivity, as it may break trust. Instead, they suggest using other methods such as Microsoft's Viva Goals to set objectives and goals and track progress together. Activities that employers may be able to see on video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Slack, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace are listed.

via The Washington Post|

#digital-footprint #microsoft #productivity-tracking