Employees all over the world find themselves monitored by AI at work

Employers increasingly use AI to monitor and score workers during customer calls, shifts, and daily tasks. In response, staff report feeling oppressed and California has passed laws banning specific types of workplace surveillance. These shifts challenge how managers monitor staff and conduct performance reviews.

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