Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work – podcast

Employers are using artificial intelligence to process large volumes of data and track worker activity minute by minute. This shifts workplace oversight beyond traditional output targets and standard software monitoring. The practice can trigger severe employee stress and risk counterproductive outcomes.

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