The Algorithm

In 'The Algorithm,' investigative journalist Hilke Schellmann delves into the secretive rise of artificial intelligence in the world of work. Through exclusive whistleblower accounts, leaked documents, and her own undercover testing, she exposes how AI systems are making high-stakes decisions about hiring, firing, and promoting employees. These algorithms often rely on pseudoscientific ideas and can do more harm than good, affecting everything from facial expression analysis to personality profiles built from social media data. Schellmann interviews experts, developers, and workers to uncover the alarming truths about these systems and their potential to dominate or even threaten workers in an era of job insecurity./n/nThe book also explores how these algorithms track staff activity, group dynamics, and physical health, identifying who is productive, a bully, or likely to quit. Schellmann questions whether we can trust these systems and calls for a fight back against their unchecked power. Her revelations highlight the urgent need for transparency and accountability in the use of AI in the workplace.