Meta has paused an internal AI training program after sensitive employee data, including private conversations and performance metrics, was leaked across the company. The incident has been classified as a SEV 2, and Meta is currently investigating the breach.

Meta is reducing its plan to track employee computer activity for AI training after receiving internal criticism. Employees can now pause data collection for up to 30 minutes at a time.

Meta is implementing tracking software on U.S.-based employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for AI training data. This initiative, known as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), aims to develop AI agents capable of performing work tasks autonomously.