Meta Is Recording Its Employees' Keystrokes to Train AI. And They Can't Opt Out.

Robotics labs have spent years recording humans doing physical tasks to teach their systems when and how to grab, walk, or stack boxes. Meta just brought that playbook to software and computer use, except the demo subjects are its own employees. The program is called Model Capability Initiative. It captures mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes across hundreds of apps and websites including Google, LinkedIn, GitHub, and Slack. No opt-out. The data goes straight into training AI agents that can perform knowledge work autonomously. ...

April 25, 2026 · 2 min · 215 words · bjr

Meta Is About to Dethrone Google in Advertising

For 14 years, Google has been the undisputed king of digital advertising. That ends in 2026. Meta’s global net ad revenue is projected to hit $243.5B this year, edging past Google’s $239.5B, and the gap is only expected to grow. What makes this interesting is not just the numbers, it is what they represent. Google built its empire on search, on the idea that intent is the most valuable signal an advertiser can buy. And for a long time, that was true. ...

April 19, 2026 · 2 min · 289 words · bjr