The article discusses the increasing trend of companies using AI-powered surveillance tools to monitor employee productivity and behavior. According to research by Gartner, 80% of large employers are expected to use monitoring tools by 2025, up from 50% in 2020. These AI systems track various metrics including keyboard activity, mouse movements, application usage, and even analyze facial expressions during video calls. Companies justify this surveillance as a means to improve productivity and identify underperforming workers, especially in remote work settings. However, this trend raises significant privacy concerns and creates a stressful work environment. The article highlights how AI monitoring has led to automated performance reviews and even layoff decisions, with some companies using these tools to identify employees for cost-cutting measures. Critics argue that this level of surveillance can be counterproductive, leading to decreased morale, increased anxiety, and potential discrimination. The technology’s accuracy is also questioned, as it may not accurately reflect actual productivity or account for different working styles. Legal experts warn about potential privacy violations and discrimination risks, especially when AI makes employment decisions. The article concludes that while AI monitoring tools are becoming more prevalent, companies need to balance productivity tracking with employee privacy rights and maintain transparent policies about surveillance practices.