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Meta pauses employee data scraping for AI training
Meta halted a program that tracked worker computer usage to gather training data for AI, citing privacy concerns. The initiative, launched two months ago, collected keystrokes and mouse movements. The pause follows internal backlash and regulatory scrutiny over employee surveillance.
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Meta's retreat shows the tension between AI data hunger and workplace privacy, but the pause may be temporary as the company seeks alternative consent mechanisms.
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