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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Could Employers Use Technology To Monitor Remote Workers?

How would you feel about your employer monitoring your productivity at home via your computer? The I...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:05 PM - 14 May 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Could Employers Use Technology To Monitor Remote Workers?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:05 PM - 14 May 2021

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How would you feel about your employer monitoring your productivity at home via your computer?

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has warned that artificial intelligence could be used to monitor remote workers by tracking the number of mouse clicks they make per minute, as well as the amount of time they spend on social media.

But would this be a step too far?

Paddy Cullivan and Brianna Parkins joined us for The Week Trending to discuss this and some of the other stories making the news this week.

Could Employers Use Technology To Monitor Remote Workers?

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