Meta deploys keystroke-tracking software on US employee computers, sparking privacy backlash
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Summary
Meta has deployed keystroke-tracking software on its US employees' computers, raising significant privacy concerns and sparking internal backlash. The AI-powered monitoring tool tracks staff activity, including keystrokes and potentially other behavioral metrics, as part of the company's efforts to increase productivity and oversight. Employees have expressed unease about the invasive nature of the surveillance, with critics arguing it reflects a growing trend of workplace monitoring that erodes trust and privacy.
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The keystroke-tracking software has sparked concern among employees about privacy violations.
Critics argue the monitoring reflects a broader trend of invasive workplace surveillance eroding trust.
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