Freedom

Chinese Industry, Government and the Military Are Mining Data Directly from Workers’ Brains

May 2, 2018 SCMP 0

China: Factory workers wear caps to monitor their brainwaves to detect emotional spikes such as depression, anxiety or rage. The company says the technology is being used to monitor workflows which can be enhanced by manipulating the frequency and length of break times to reduce mental stress. However, the technology can be abused by companies to control minds and infringe privacy, raising the specter of “thought police”.