Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time
Meta has modified its 'Model Capability Initiative' to allow employees to pause data collection for 30 minutes at a time or opt out entirely following internal backlash. The tool, which logs keystrokes and mouse clicks to train AI models, had faced significant criticism from staff concerned about privacy and job security.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the growing tension between corporate AI development goals and employee privacy rights in the workplace.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Laura Cress , technology reporter and Osmond Chia , business reporter Getty Images Meta is scaling back its plan to start tracking its employees computer activity, according to an internal memo sent on Tuesday.
The article balances the company's stated purpose for the tool with the employees' concerns and the resulting policy change.
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