Amazon accused of using ‘intrusive algorithms’ for surveillance, Guardian says

Amazon has been accused of using “intrusive algorithms” as part of its surveillance program to monitor and deter union organization, Michael Sainato of The Guardian reports. Workers at a warehouse in St Louis, Missouri are filing an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board. The charge alleges Amazon “maintained intrusive algorithms and other workplace controls and surveillance which interfere with Section 7 rights of employees to engage in protected concerted activity,” according to the Guardian.