Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI
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Meta will track employee clicks and keystrokes to train its artificial intelligence models.
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Meta will track its employees' clicks and keystrokes to train its artificial intelligence models. The firm plans to use this data, derived from how employees work, to enhance the development of its AI systems. This initiative signifies a direct integration of internal operational data into AI training methodologies. The practice raises questions about employee privacy and data utilization within the company.
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