Digital panopticon: ‘When you work faster, you have to work even faster’ Amazon workers tell MEPs on AI work surveillance

The European Parliament's employment committee emphasizes the need for regulating automated worker monitoring after visiting Amazon warehouses in Germany and Poland. The visit involved seven MEPs and aimed to address concerns raised by workers regarding efficiency targets and AI surveillance. A survey indicated that many Amazon employees feel their jobs negatively affect their health. Workers are monitored through various means, leading to significant mental pressure. The committee's findings may influence the upcoming Quality Jobs Act proposal, which is expected to address these issues more rigorously.