Are managers SPYING on their employees?
Summary
The Mike Smyth Show examines the BC government's plan to buy empty condos for affordable housing, featuring Conservative MP Aaron Gunn who questions potential developer lobbying. The episode also explores the rise of invasive "bossware" and AI employee monitoring with economist Jim Stanford. Finally, trade expert Eric Miller analyzes Canada's negotiations to avoid threatened 50% US tariffs under Donald Trump.
Topics discussed
Viore shorts ad and episode intro
BC government condo buyback plan overview
Aaron Gunn on developer bailouts and lobbying
Ethics investigation and political connections
Viore and San Pellegrino Chow ads
Rise of Bossware and employee surveillance
Jim Stanford on legality and privacy limits
Productivity impacts and AI emotional tracking
AI bias, data sharing, and worker rights
USAA and Viore ads
Trump's 50% tariff threat on Canada
Trade negotiations and US demands
Concessions, leverage, and dairy quotas
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