Unions Seek Worker Protections Against Potential Risks of AI Surveillance
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AI surveillance technologies in workplaces often unfairly monitor, evaluate, and even fire workers without human oversight. They can make mistakes and perpetuate biases.
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In Europe, unions have won some protections against invasive AI monitoring, like banning automated firings and using AI data to discipline workers. These could serve as models.
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US unions are starting to push for similar protections against unfettered AI surveillance and management at workplaces.
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Workers should have a voice in deciding if and how new technologies like AI are adopted, as that leads to better outcomes for both employees and employers.
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AI surveillance can enable extremely granular and constant monitoring of workers, like tracking bathroom breaks, that creates highly stressful jobs.