Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work - video Workers have always been monitored by their bosses, first through output targets, and then via computer software labelled ‘bossware’. But AI is transforming the capabilities of these systems, processing huge volumes of data to provide minute-by-minute accounts of activity, and productivity. To find out more, Ian Sample hears from UK technology editor Robert Booth. He explains which sectors are adopting this approach, why they are doing it, and how it could end up being counterproductive. Explore more on these topics Science Science Weekly video episodes AI (artificial intelligence) Work & careers Most viewed Most viewed
Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work - video
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Workers have always been monitored by their bosses, first through output targets, and then via computer software labelled ‘bossware’. But AI is transforming the capabilities of these systems, processing huge volumes of data to provide minute-by-minute accounts of activity, and productivity. To find out more, Ian Sample hears from UK technology editor Robert Booth. He explains which sectors are adopting this approach, why they are doing it, and how it could end up being counterproductive. Continue reading...
SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Presented by Ian Sample , with Robert Booth , produced by Joshan Chana and Jacob Liebenberg , graphics by Elliot Ellis , the executive producer was Ellie Bury
Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work - video
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