Tuesday, 1 May 2018

China is monitoring employees' brain waves and emotions — and the technology boosted one company's profits by $315 million

China is monitoring employees' brain waves and emotions — and the technology boosted one company's profits by $315 million

Employees' brain waves are reportedly being monitored in factories, state-owned enterprises, and the military across China. The technology works by placing wireless sensors in employees' caps or hats which, combined with artificial intelligence algorithms, spot incidents of workplace rage, anxiety, or sadness. Employers use this "emotional surveillance technology" by then tweaking workflows, including employee placement and breaks, to increase productivity and profits.
Read more: http://uk.businessinsider.com/china-emotional-surveillance-technology-2018-4?source=Snapzu

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