In a recent all-hands meeting, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the company's controversial strategy of using employee data to train artificial intelligence models, just days before announcing layoffs affecting 8,000 employees. The initiative, known as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), involves monitoring employees' keystrokes, mouse movements, and screen activity to enhance AI capabilities. Zuckerberg justified this approach by claiming that Meta's engineers possess greater intelligence than typical contractors, stating, 'If you want AI to learn how to code like a senior engineer, have it watch senior engineers code.' However, this program was implemented without employees' consent, leading to widespread discomfort and protests within the company. Many employees expressed their concerns through internal channels, with one engineer noting the growing dread surrounding layoffs and budget cuts. Despite acknowledging that the rollout could have been better managed, Zuckerberg maintained that the secrecy surrounding the initiative was necessary to protect Meta's competitive edge in the AI sector. As Meta plans to invest between $125 billion and $145 billion in AI infrastructure this year, the remaining employees will face increased monitoring and pressure.