Ethical Considerations of Extended Reality in the Workplace

The article “Ethical Considerations of Extended Reality in the Workplace” examines the growing adoption of extended reality (XR) technologies — such as virtual and augmented reality — in professional environments and highlights key ethical challenges that arise in this context. As XR systems become more integrated into everyday work, issues related to privacy, surveillance, equity, data protection, and worker autonomy demand careful attention from employers, technologists, policymakers and designers. The authors discuss how XR can both empower workers and introduce new risks, such as intrusive monitoring, biased outcomes, unequal access and consent concerns. They argue for proactive strategies and ethical frameworks to ensure XR deployment in workplaces respects individual rights, promotes fairness, and aligns with broader social values. Read it here.