// AI news · 2026-11-14 · IT之家
The Warehouse Alleged AI Monitors Employee Bathroom Time
The Warehouse is accused of using AI to monitor employee bathroom time, sparking protests among over 300 workers.
Published 2026-11-14 15:16 (Beijing time)Source IT之家Auto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
Union representatives report incidents of incontinence due to forced restraint. The company denies allegations, stating the system tracks work efficiency only and has no relation to restroom use. It claims automation has not caused job losses, instead adding temporary roles and improving safety and accuracy.
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02Key points
- The Warehouse is accused of AI monitoring bathroom time during shifts.
- Union reports incidents of incontinence due to employees suppressing urges.
- Company denies using AI for restroom tracking, calling it work efficiency monitoring only.
- Automation has not led to job cuts; temporary roles were added and safety improved.
03Source
新西兰最大零售商 The Warehouse 爆发员工抗议：如厕时间都用 AI 管
IT之家 · published 2026-11-14 15:16 Beijing time
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