Report: Meta will train AI agents by tracking employees’ mouse, keyboard use

Meta is reportedly using employee tracking software to generate training data for AI agents, with US employees’ mouse and keyboard usage being…

By AI Maestro May 8, 2026 1 min read
Report: Meta will train AI agents by tracking employees’ mouse, keyboard use
  • Meta is reportedly using employee tracking software to generate training data for AI agents, with US employees’ mouse and keyboard usage being monitored.
  • The Model Capability Initiative software will track specific work-related apps and websites, along with periodic screenshots for context, as per internal memos from Meta’s Superintelligence Labs team.
  • This initiative aims to improve AI models by leveraging daily employee activities, raising concerns about privacy and the potential surveillance of personal work environments.

Originally published at arstechnica.com. Curated by AI Maestro.

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