European Parliament: new rules on the use of AI at w#rk

In short:

- Workers should not be hired or fired based on a decision taken only by an algorithm
- They should have the right to information on what type of data is collected
- The rules should cover algorithmic tools, including certain artificial intelligence (AI) tools

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There must be human oversight for all decisions taken or supported by algorithmic management (AM) systems under the new law, according to MEPs. Workers should be able to request explanations on decisions taken or supported by algorithmic management. Final decisions on the initiation or termination of employment, the renewal or non-renewal of a contract, changes in remuneration, or disciplinary action must be taken by a human

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To protect workers’ privacy and data, the new rules that MEPs are asking for would prohibit the processing of data relating to workers’ emotional, psychological or neurological states, private communications, data of workers while off-duty, real-time geolocation tracking outside working hours, and the use of data relating to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Very, very good initiative I think 👏

Would've been good if there was a clause to have companies publish the names of the AI tools used when making hire/fire decisions, similar to how a list of marketing tools is published to comply with cookie laws