Meta's top AI unit, TBD, initiated a program called the Model Capability Initiative (MCI) to collect data from tens of thousands of employees to train AI models. The goal was to use keystrokes and mouse movements to help Meta's AI replicate human computer use, aiding automation of tasks like coding and accounting. However, the mandatory project faced immediate backlash from employees, who protested with flyers, memes, and a petition. The internal revolt highlights tensions between AI development goals and employee privacy concerns.
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