EU's Digital Omnibus loosens data and AI safeguards for workers under the guise of fostering innovation, benefiting mainly US tech giants. It consolidates data laws but lacks serious impact assessments, weakening protections and oversight for workers in AI-dominated workplaces. Changes to GDPR and AI regulations allow employers greater control over personal data, limiting workers' rights to transparency and resistance against automated decisions, while reducing oversight and AI literacy obligations. Overall, the document argues that the Omnibus prioritizes competitiveness over worker protections, shifting risks onto vulnerable users.
https://www.socialeurope.eu/the-digital-omnibus-deregulation-dressed-as-innovation