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employee monitoring
Technology Microsoft Teams finally rolls out Wi-Fi-based location tracking for workplace check-in
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a long-delayed feature that uses Wi-Fi networks to detect and automatically update a user's work location. The 'Workplace Check-in via Wi-Fi' tool is off by default, with admins deciding whether to enable it and users able to opt-in or opt-out. The feature aims to provide more visibility for hybrid team managers but raises privacy concerns.
Technology Whoop Hack Creates Colleague Stress Leaderboard: What CTOs Should Know
Developer Pankaj Tanwar reverse-engineered his Whoop fitness tracker using the Claude Fable AI model, extracting per-minute heart rate data and matching it with Google Calendar meetings to create a leaderboard of which colleagues raise his stress levels most. The hack, posted on X, garnered over 10 million views and highlights both the capabilities of modern AI and the emerging debate around biometric monitoring in the workplace.