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Google accused of constructing 'surveillance software' to watch workers' unionizing efforts

Google workers have accused the web large of constructing an "internal surveillance tool" to watch gatherings of greater than 100 folks.
Google employees have accused the internet giant of creating an "internal surveillance tool" to monitor gatherings of more than 100 people.

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Author: Thenextweb

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