Overview
- Meta, which disclosed the tool Tuesday in internal memos, is installing software on U.S. work computers that logs mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes and occasional screenshots to create training data for its AI agents.
- The program, called the Model Capability Initiative, runs only on a designated list of work apps and sites and records screen content for context so models can learn steps like picking from dropdowns and using keyboard shortcuts.
- Employees cannot opt out on company‑issued laptops, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth in an internal thread, prompting strong privacy complaints and negative reactions across workplace channels.
- Meta says the data will be used only for model training and not for performance reviews, and spokesperson Andy Stone says safeguards are in place to protect sensitive material.
- Legal experts note the tracking is likely legal under U.S. federal law but would face major hurdles under European privacy rules, highlighting regulatory risk as Meta reorganizes around agentic AI and builds out its SuperIntelligence Labs.