Meta to Monitor Employee Computer Activity for AI Training Purposes
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1 hour ago
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Source: Theverge
Meta's New Initiative: Meta is implementing a tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) to track employee activity on work-related applications and websites to enhance its AI agents.
Data Collection Methods: The tool will record mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and occasional screenshots from U.S.-based employees' computers.
Purpose of Data Usage: The collected data aims to improve AI models' ability to interact with computers similarly to human users, including automating work tasks.
Performance Assessment Clarification: Meta has clarified that the data from MCI will not be used for employee performance assessments.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
