Brainwave Monitoring: Should employers be allowed to use EEG technology to monitor employee cognitive states?

With the advancement of non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, some high-risk industries and companies are experimenting with smart helmets or headbands equipped with EEG sensors to monitor employees' attention levels, fatigue, and emotional states in real-time. Proponents argue this can significantly improve workplace safety and productivity, preventing major accidents caused by exhaustion. Opponents argue that this violates the final frontier of human privacy—our thoughts—and could lead to unprecedented levels of workplace surveillance and cognitive exploitation.