Kaiser nurses say AI surveillance is squeezing compassion out of patient calls

Kaiser Permanente nurses report that AI surveillance systems tracking call length and empathy tone are pressuring them to rush patient calls, with call times exceeding 15 minutes triggering performance reviews; the company tested an AI empathy grading tool in 2024 that was suspended after union opposition, but may be reintroduced.

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