Meta Platforms, Inc. is set to implement a new employee tracking tool called the Model Capability Initiative (MCI) across its workforce. This tool will monitor computer activities, including keystrokes, mouse movements, and screen captures, to gather data for training AI systems. The initiative aims to enhance AI's ability to perform simple tasks, which it currently struggles with. Despite assurances that the data will not be used for performance evaluations, many employees have expressed discomfort, calling the move intrusive and 'dystopian.' Concerns are heightened as Meta has already laid off around 2,000 employees this year and plans to reduce its workforce by 10% starting in May. The company is simultaneously investing heavily in AI, with plans to spend about $140 billion on AI development by 2026, nearly double its spending from the previous year. As Meta pushes forward with its AI ambitions, employees fear for their privacy and job security in an increasingly monitored work environment.