META has announced a new internal system that will monitor how employees use their work computers to help train its artificial intelligence models.
The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, informed staff that a new tool will record activity such as keystrokes and mouse clicks across company devices and internal applications.
A Meta spokesperson said the goal is to improve AI systems that can help users complete everyday tasks on computers. The company explained that real-world usage data is necessary to train more effective AI “agents.”
They also stated that the collected information will only be used for AI training and that safeguards are in place to prevent access to sensitive content.
However, the move has sparked concern among employees. One worker, who asked to remain anonymous, described the system as “dystopian,” especially as the company continues to restructure and reduce staff.
Another former employee said the new tracking system reflects Meta’s growing focus on AI, calling it the latest example of the company pushing AI integration across all operations.
Concerns are also rising due to ongoing job cuts. Meta has already laid off around 2,000 employees this year as part of smaller restructuring efforts. Further reductions are expected, according to internal expectations.
The company has also scaled back hiring. A job listings page that previously showed around 800 open positions in March now displays only a handful of roles.
Despite these changes, Meta declined to comment on future layoffs or broader workforce reductions.
The introduction of employee tracking has raised wider questions about workplace privacy, data usage, and the growing influence of AI development inside major tech companies.
