Implications of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Labour Relations

Abstract

The growing availability of massive datasets presents unprecedented challenges in the legal field, as their processing through artificial intelligence systems directly impacts the protection of rights and the very structure of the constitutional state. This article examines how the current “Big Data fever” may affect the protection of workers’ personal data and to what extent the existing legal framework offers sufficient safeguards. Starting from Knowledge Discovery in Data Bases and the five dimensions of Big Data, the analysis explores how the massive accumulation of information demands a regulatory framework that ensures transparency, accountability, and respect for fundamental rights. Through a critical review of labor regulations and the Artificial Intelligence Regulation, the article addresses the risks associated with algorithmic management of labor relations and reflects on the need to balance technological innovation with the safeguarding of constitutional principles. It also proposes ways to strengthen human oversight and control mechanisms within the business sphere, given their direct and growing impact on workers’ rights.