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Bossware: AI Monitoring Raises Privacy Concerns in Workplaces

3/1/2026

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Karen Levy, a Cornell professor, notes that bossware is technology used by managers to monitor employees.
AI enables more detailed monitoring of workers.
In trucking, AI tools can alert managers if drivers show fatigue.
Similar tools are used in white-collar jobs to track habits and productivity, raising questions about privacy and the evolving nature of work.

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Story summary

Karen Levy, a Cornell professor, notes that bossware is technology used by managers to monitor employees.
AI enables more detailed monitoring of workers.
In trucking, AI tools can alert managers if drivers show fatigue.
Similar tools are used in white-collar jobs to track habits and productivity, raising questions about privacy and the evolving nature of work.