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New technologies help companies monitor their workers’ every move. But do those data tell them anything useful?
Rose Eveleth is a writer and producer who explores how humans tangle with science and technology. She's the creator and host Flash Forward, a podcast about possible (and not so possible) futures, and has covered everything from fake tumbleweed farms to million dollar baccarat heists. Follow Rose Eveleth on Twitter @reveleth
New technologies help companies monitor their workers’ every move. But do those data tell them anything useful?
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