Reuters: Meta is putting tracking software on US employee computers to log mouse moves, clicks, and keystrokes for AI training

Model Capability Initiative, a system that turns ordinary employee computer use into training data so its models can learn the step-by-step patterns behind digital work.

Fits a larger shift inside Meta where employees are being pushed to use AI agents more often, job roles are being flattened into broader AI-focused work, and the company is planning 10% layoffs.

Meta says the collected data is for model training only and not for performance reviews.

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reuters .com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/meta-start-capturing-employee-mouse-movements-keystrokes-ai-training-data-2026-04-21