Source: The White House is examining how companies use AI to monitor workers
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The White House is seeking input from workers, researchers and advocates about the use of AI in monitoring and managing employees. Officials are calling for feedback about the “economic, safety, physical, mental and emotional impacts” of workplace surveillance tech.
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💻 AI tools are being used to monitor and manage workers in American workplaces.
👨💼 Workplace surveillance tech can create serious risks to workers’ safety and mental health.
🚫 The technology has also been used to deter workers from organizing their workplaces and to perpetuate pay discrimination.
🗣️ The Biden administration is seeking input from a variety of stakeholders, including employers, to determine appropriate regulations and enforcement actions.
Source: Xbox’s Sunkissed Vibes OPI collaboration controller makes me want to play outside
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Microsoft collaborates with OPI nail polish brand to release the special edition ‘Sunkissed Vibes’ Xbox wireless controller, inspired by OPI’s Summer Make the Rules collection. The controller’s unique hues are borrowed from OPI colors, making it distinct from custom gamepads created on Xbox Design Lab.
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Source: FTC warns tech companies against AI shenanigans that harm consumers
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The US Federal Trade Commission has warned tech companies against using generative AI in unscrupulous ways that may harm consumers, specifically mentioning chatbots as a risk factor. The commission has said that they will take action against such companies to protect consumers.
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