An AI-powered worker monitoring system by Y Combinator startup Optifye.ai sparked controversy after demonstrating real-time factory worker surveillance capabilities. The demo video showing performance tracking of 'Number 17' led to social media backlash, resulting in YC removing the content from their platforms. The incident highlights growing concerns about workplace AI surveillance despite continued VC investment in similar technologies.

https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/25/y-combinator-deletes-posts-after-a-startups-demo-goes-viral/

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