Apr 22
Now Meta will track what employees do on their computers to train its AI agents
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Meta is implementing a tool called the Model Capability Initiative to monitor US-based employees' computer activity. This system records keystrokes, mouse movements, and screenshots to provide data for training the company's AI agents.
Why it matters
The deployment of invasive employee surveillance signals a shift toward using internal corporate workflows as the primary training ground for autonomous agents.
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