Meta Platforms is taking a controversial step in its race to dominate artificial intelligence by introducing internal monitoring tools that track employee activity, including mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes.

According to internal memos, the data collected will be used to train advanced AI systems designed to perform complex workplace tasks autonomously. The initiative reflects Meta’s broader ambition to develop AI “agents” capable of replacing or assisting human work across various roles.

The move raises concerns about workplace privacy and surveillance, even as tech companies intensify efforts to gather large datasets needed to improve AI performance.

This strategy highlights a growing trend in the tech industry where companies are leveraging internal data sources to accelerate AI development. As competition heats up among major players, access to high-quality training data has become one of the most critical advantages.

Meta has not publicly detailed how the data will be stored or protected, but the development signals a deeper integration of AI into corporate operations—and potentially a shift in how employees interact with workplace technology in the future.

Source: Reuters