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AI-powered app MorphCast claims to detect worker emotions for surveillance

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An app named MorphCast claims to analyze human emotions using AI, identifying feelings like amusement, determination, and impatience. The technology aims to provide insights into a person's emotional state, categorizing them as positive/negative and active/passive. This development raises concerns about workplace surveillance and privacy. AI

IMPACT Raises new privacy concerns for employees regarding AI-driven emotional monitoring in the workplace.

RANK_REASON Product launch of an AI-powered emotion surveillance tool.

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AI-powered app MorphCast claims to detect worker emotions for surveillance

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    The Rise of # Emotional # Surveillance - The Atlantic According to an app called # MorphCast , I was, in a recent meeting with my boss, generally “amused,” “det

    The Rise of # Emotional # Surveillance - The Atlantic According to an app called # MorphCast , I was, in a recent meeting with my boss, generally “amused,” “determined,” & “interested,” though—sue me—occasionally “impatient.” MorphCast, you see, purports to glean insights into th…

    LINKS theatlantic.com/…/687029

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