AI in the workplace should be covered by EU directive, parliament report urges

By Luca Bertuzzi ( June 17, 2025, 15:02 GMT | Insight) -- Clear rules on the use of AI in the workplace, covering transparency, consultation and human oversight, should be set out in an EU directive, lawmaker Andrzej Buła urges in a draft European Parliament report published today. It recommends defining algorithmic management, ensuring workers are informed about how AI affects their jobs, and banning intrusive practices such as emotion monitoring. It is expected to gain parliamentary support, but the European Commission has yet to confirm whether it will pursue legislation.Clear rules on the use of AI in the workplace, covering transparency, consultation and human oversight, should be set out in a directive from the European Commission, EU lawmaker Andrzej Buła said in a parliamentary report published today....

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AI in the workplace should be covered by EU directive, parliament report urges

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