Now Meta will track what employees do on their computers to train its AI agents - The Verge

Meta is implementing a tool called the Model Capability Initiative on US-based employees' computers to collect data for training AI agents. The tool runs in work-related applications and websites, recording user interactions including mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and occasional screenshots. According to an internal memo obtained by The Verge, this data is intended to improve the efficiency of AI agents by learning from human workflows.

The initiative is currently opt-in for employees, with Meta describing it as part of efforts to enhance AI capabilities. The data collection focuses on work activities within designated apps and sites, excluding personal use. The company states the tool is designed to help AI agents better perform tasks currently done by humans, though specific implementation details and data handling policies were not fully disclosed.

This move follows broader industry trends of using operational data to train AI systems. It raises questions about workplace privacy and the extent of employee monitoring, particularly as companies increasingly integrate AI into daily operations. Meta's approach highlights the growing intersection of workforce management and AI development in corporate settings.