Meta Investigates Internal Data Exposure From Employee-Tracking AI Training Program
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Paresh Dave, Lauren Goode
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Meta is investigating a security incident where sensitive data collected from employee laptops—including keystrokes, mouse clicks, and screen content—was left accessible to anyone inside the company. The data was gathered as part of a controversial internal initiative to train AI models, which employees had previously raised concerns about. The security issue was revealed through an internal notice seen by WIRED and confirmed by three current employees.
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The data, which was collected as part of a divisive initiative to train artificial intelligence models, is believed to include keystrokes, mouseclicks, and content displayed on the computer screens of Meta's US employees.
Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton initially confirmed to WIRED that the company is investigating the security issue.
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