Meta to pause internal mouse-tracking tech while examining data security issues (opens original article in a new tab)

Meta has paused its internal mouse-tracking program that monitors employee digital activity for AI training, following reports of sensitive employee data being accessible to all staff. The company is investigating data security issues, with the program having collected information such as mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes from U.S. employees.

• Meta paused internal mouse-tracking program for AI training due to data security concerns
• Employee data including private conversations and sensitive information was accessible to all staff
• The program, MCI, collected mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes from U.S. employees