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Meta installs employee monitoring tool on US workers' computers to train AI agents that automate office tasks

Meta installs employee monitoring tool on US workers' computers to train AI agents that automate office tasks

Meta deployed a surveillance tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) on US employees' computers that records mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and screenshots while workers use job-related apps and websites. The collected data trains Meta's AI agents (self-directing AI systems) to mimic how humans interact with software and accomplish work tasks.

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