According to Reuters, Meta is deploying a tool called Model Capability Initiative (MCI) on corporate devices for its US workforce. It tracks mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and periodically takes screenshots.
This data feeds directly into AI model training. The company wants to teach these models how to replicate basic human computer interactions: navigating interfaces, clicking dropdown menus, and using keyboard shortcuts.
Meanwhile, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced the Agent Transformation Accelerator (ATA) program. The goal is to restructure workflows so AI agents handle the heavy lifting while humans guide and fine-tune them. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone clarified that MCI data is not being used for performance reviews and is strictly for model training.
Workforce Context
In March, Meta spun up an Applied AI division, moving engineers over to automate software development, testing, and product rollouts using AI agents. A 10% global headcount reduction kicks off on May 20.
Legal Side
US federal law doesn't restrict employers from monitoring their staff — state laws only require companies to notify employees that they are being tracked. In Europe, labor law experts note this setup would violate GDPR. In Germany, keylogging is only allowed if there is suspicion of a criminal offense, which is why MCI is exclusively running on American machines.
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