Calls to strengthen workplace privacy in Australia as employers turn to AI to track staff
Examples provided to Guardian Australia by the institute include a fast-food restaurant using surveillance cameras to stop workers using their phones, and…
The Guardian reports: Examples provided to Guardian Australia by the institute include a fast-food restaurant using surveillance cameras to stop workers using their phones, and AI tracking leading to a…
This technology story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include AI, Guardian Australia and Employers.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- The Guardian
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- AI, Guardian Australia, Employers, CCTV
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- Technology
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