Exclusive-Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns
- Meta eased its plan to collect employees’ mouse movements, keystrokes and clicks for AI training, adding a 30‑minute pause option and exemption requests.
- Staff pushed back strongly, citing privacy worries and complaints that the software drained batteries and spiked home internet use.
- The controversy could amplify regulatory scrutiny, especially in the EU, where data collection for AI is already under intense scrutiny.