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Meta needed data from thousands of its employees for edge in AI space, company introduced Model Capability Initiative; but then came a very 'human problem'

Meta's AI division initiated a program to gather employee computer data for training their models. This led to employee backlash due to fears over privacy compromises and potential job displacements. Shortly after, a major data breach occurred, revealing private communications and sensitive details. Within hours, Meta halted the contentious program, leaving the future use of the gathered data for AI development ambiguous.

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