Meta to track mouse movements. Will it ruin worker trust?

The new initiative will help train its artificial intelligence models, but will also signal to employees how the organization views them, says a management expert.

In this article published April 22, 2026, on Human Resources Director:

There is a real tension here between control and empowerment. Organizations can gain short-term efficiency and data advantages through increased monitoring, but the long-term risk is a decline in trust, psychological safety, and engagement.

— Chris Neck, professor of management and entrepreneurship