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Apr 23, 2026 · Industry Insights

Meta Forces Employee Mouse‑and‑Keyboard Tracking to Train AI, Sparking Outrage

Meta is installing software on U.S. employees' computers to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for AI model training, a move detailed in an internal memo that has provoked strong backlash, raised privacy concerns, and highlighted the company's broader push toward autonomous AI agents amid industry‑wide automation trends.