Meta is deploying monitoring software on US employee computers to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes within work applications. The data will be used to train the company's artificial intelligence systems.
Meta has begun installing tracking software on computers used by its US-based workforce, according to Reuters. The monitoring tool captures detailed user interactions including mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes specifically within work-related applications.
The company plans to use the collected data to train its AI models. Meta has not publicly detailed which applications will be monitored or the scope of data collection across its employee base.
The move reflects a broader industry trend of companies leveraging employee data for AI development. However, it raises questions about workplace privacy and employee consent regarding the extent of monitoring.
Meta has faced ongoing scrutiny over data practices. Separately, the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of misleading consumers about its efforts to combat scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
The tracking software deployment comes as tech companies race to develop advanced AI capabilities. Meta has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence research and development, positioning it as a key competitive advantage.
The company has not announced plans to extend the monitoring program internationally or to non-technical roles within its organization.
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