Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
Meta is introducing a new tool to track employees' keystrokes and mouse clicks to train its AI models, sparking concerns among workers about job security and data privacy. The company is ramping up its investment in AI technology, with plans to spend $140bn on AI projects by 2026.
Meta is introducing a new tool to monitor employee activity on its computers and internal apps, logging keystrokes and mouse clicks to train its AI models. The company claims the data will only be used for AI training and has safeguards in place to protect sensitive content. Employees have expressed concerns about the move, citing job insecurity and a perceived overemphasis on AI. Meta has already laid off around 2,000 employees this year and has enacted a partial hiring freeze. The company is investing heavily in AI, with plans to spend $140bn on AI projects by 2026. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has pledged to position the company at the forefront of AI technology.
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