Scenario: Working for the Machine

Working for the Machine • Mid-future pessimistic scenario

Working for the Machine

By 2030, employers rely on algorithms to manage white-collar employees and assess their effectiveness. Performance reviews are automatically generated by algorithmic managers who evaluate employees across areas that were previously difficult to quantify. Attitude and emotional profiles determine “fit” for a job and pinpoint an employee’s development and promotion opportunities, both within the organization and with other companies that use the platform.

Performance Review Form

Employee: 10302029-112 Supervisor: Supervisor AI 8675309 Employee Title: Customer Service AI Manager Performance Period: Q4 2025

A. Performance Competencies

5 Exceptional: 4 Highly Effective: 3 Proficient:

2 Inconsistent:

1 Unsatisfactory:

N/A New or Not Applicable:

Performance is consistently superior and significantly exceeds position requirements. Performance frequently exceeds position requirements. Performance consistently meets position requirements. Performance meets some, but not all, position requirements. Performance consistently fails to meet minimum position requirements; employee lacks skills required or fails to utilize necessary skills. Employee has not been in position long enough to have demonstrated the essential elements of the position and will be reviewed at a later agreed upon date.

5 Exceptional 4 Highly Effective 3 Proficient

1. Displays appropriate emotional profile

2. Possesses skills and knowledge to perform the job competently

3. Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritzing workload

Profile Assessment: Failing to Adapt Fear – 99th percentile Anger – 97th percentile Sadness – 97th percentile Joy – 15th percentile Biometrics Profile: Extreme Stress Heart Rate: 120bpm BP: 138/90

2 Inconsistent 1 Unsatisfactory N/A Not Applicable

Task time: Peer Group – Average. Target – Does Not Meet Requirements Mentor Algorithm Setting: High (>25 nudges/hour)

This annual performance review will become part of the employee’s personnel file. Please sign below to acknowledge that the employee has received this document.

Employee’s Signature:

Supervisor’s Signature: Supervisor AI 8675309

Date:

Date: 12.30.2025