Meta is installing tracking software called the "Model Capability Initiative" (MCI) on its US employees' computers. The tool captures mouse movements, clicks, keyboard inputs, and takes periodic screenshots—all to train AI agents that can eventually automate those same work tasks. It only runs on work-related applications and websites.
According to an internal memo from Meta's SuperIntelligence Labs team, MCI is primarily designed to help AI models get better at the messy, real-world parts of using a computer: things like navigating dropdown menus or using keyboard shortcuts. The idea is that employees simply doing their jobs will provide the training data needed for improvement.
In a separate memo, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth said the company's "AI for Work" project has been renamed the "Agent Transformation Accelerator" (ATA). The goal? To have AI agents do the bulk of the work, with human employees shifting to roles focused on guidance, review, and refinement.
Meta spokesperson Andy Stone stated that data collected by MCI won't be used for performance reviews and that there are safeguards for "sensitive content." He did not specify what types of data are excluded.
This push for automation comes as Meta prepares for significant workforce changes. The company plans to cut about 10% of its global workforce starting May 20, with more large-scale layoffs expected later this year. Last month, Meta established a new Applied AI (AAI) engineering team, tasking AI agents with handling much of the future product building, testing, and release process. This month, it began moving key engineers into that team. This broader shift towards AI-driven efficiency mirrors the company's reported plans for its biggest round of layoffs since 2023.