Dossier
Benjamin Harnett
Coverage of Benjamin Harnett in the Nexus archive.
- New York Times accused of deploying AI surveillance on tech staff without notifying their union
The NewsGuild of New York accused The New York Times of using AI surveillance on unionized tech workers without union notification, violating their collective bargaining agreement. The Guild filed grievances and an unfair labor practice charge, alleging unethical AI use and lack of transparency. The Times denied the claims, stating they would address the matter through contractual processes.
- New York Times accused of using AI to spy on unionized employees: ‘workers everywhere are under attack’
The New York Times is accused of using AI to surveil unionized employees, violating their contract and creating an inaccurate portrayal of their work. Benjamin Harnett, a staff software engineer and chair of the Tech Guild’s Generative AI committee, criticized the practice.