Microsoft Workplace Safety Software Elicits Praise, Concerns | Latest News

Users of Microsoft Corp software intelligent intelligence to identify workers and hazards that can play an important role in security programs in the future, and maybe even compulsory.

However, the same information can be used by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to inspect or mention employers, raising new legal issues, added the attorney.

At a recent forum for software developers, Microsoft's growing ability to artificial intelligence (AI), which features some of the same concepts that a smartphone camera enables to focus on others, uses, programs different faces or laptop to people To be identified in the pictures.

"These are early days, but really we are excited about the potential of AI (artificial intelligence) for workplace safety," said Andrea Carl, Director of Commercial Communications for Microsoft, at the launch of Build 2017 Seattle last month.

Microsoft demonstrated a system that indicates when a construction worker incorrectly manages a power tool, determines which workers are removing tools from a storage area, and walking in a corridor without permission. The technology can also live in the conservation area of ​​the monitor to see the dumping of chemicals or goods.

If artificial intelligence is decided that there is a danger, it alerts a supervisor about the problem through smartphone driver.

"I can use this technology to ensure that the project complies with health and safety regulations," says Carl.

The information system Microsoft is meant to be easy to work, says Carl. On the first day of class, the new arrival will be in the system by simply taking a photo of the employee to a smartphone and upload photos and other identification systems in cloud-based. But Microsoft does not have a date for when technology is available for companies.

Microsoft rejects Bloomberg BNA's request for a follow-up interview after the presentation.