Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work up to 30 min
3 hours ago
- #employee privacy
- #workplace tracking
- #AI training
- Meta will allow employees to pause tracking for up to 30 minutes at a time, after scaling back a plan to track computer activity for AI training.
- The tracking tool, called Model Capability Initiative (MCI), faced backlash from employees, including a petition with over 1,500 signatures.
- Meta initially defended the tool as necessary for training AI models with real computer usage examples, claiming safeguards for sensitive content.
- Employees expressed concerns about privacy, battery life, and job cuts, with some calling the tracking 'dystopian' amid company layoffs.
- Meta has introduced optimizations to reduce the tool's impact on laptop battery life and internet usage, responding to employee feedback.