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Productivity Monitoring, Surveillance, Automation, and Big Tech Harms

Offered By: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) via YouTube

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Explore a compelling conference keynote that delves into the challenges faced by truck drivers in the modern technological landscape. Discover how productivity monitoring, surveillance, and automation are reshaping the trucking industry, and learn about the pioneering work of ACM FAccT scholar Karen Levy in documenting these changes. Gain insights into the various tracking devices used to monitor drivers' performance, from road hours to eye movement patterns. Examine the historical labor issues plaguing the industry, including sexual harassment and gender violence experienced by female truck drivers. Listen to truck driver Desiree Wood's inspiring journey as she empowers women in trucking to find their voice and dignity, while partnering with advocacy groups like Upturn to address Big Tech harms. Understand the broader implications of these challenges for the future workplace and the importance of building worker power in the face of technological advancements.

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FAccT'23 Community Keynote: Productivity Monitoring, Surveillance, Automation, and Big Tech Harms


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ACM FAccT Conference

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