Meta employees protested the installation of mouse-tracking software at U.S. offices by distributing flyers and encouraging colleagues to sign an online petition against the technology. The flyers were placed in various locations, including meeting rooms and vending machines.

Meta is pushing its 78,000 employees to adopt artificial intelligence technology, which has resulted in increased dissatisfaction among staff. The company plans to implement changes that will affect tens of thousands of employees, including monitoring their computer usage and preparing for potential layoffs.

Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg are facing a lawsuit from five publishers and author Scott Turow, who allege that the company illegally copied millions of copyrighted works to train its AI systems. The plaintiffs claim that Meta's actions were motivated by a desire to advance in the AI space, reflecting the company's motto of "move fast and break things."

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that rising costs associated with artificial intelligence have led to layoffs at the company. He identified "compute and infrastructure" and "people oriented things" as the primary factors driving these expenses.

China's National Development and Reform Commission has ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus, citing foreign investment regulations. The commission has instructed the involved parties to withdraw the transaction.

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, equating to 8,000 employees, starting May 20. The company will also pause hiring for 6,000 open roles.

Meta is installing surveillance software called "Model Ca" on employees' work computers to capture keystrokes for AI development. Staff have expressed dissatisfaction with the implementation of this monitoring tool.

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.

Meta's planned integration of facial recognition technology into smart glasses has prompted a coalition of 75 organizations to issue a warning, labeling it a “serious threat to privacy.” The coalition urges Meta to abandon the facial recognition initiative due to concerns over privacy implications.

Meta is developing an AI clone of CEO Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees in meetings. The AI will be trained on Zuckerberg's image, voice, mannerisms, tone, and public statements to enhance employee engagement.