Elon Musk's xAI told staff training Grok AI to install tracking app on personal laptops, report says
However, the policy reportedly drew immediate internal backlash. Several employees expressed concern over the invasive nature of the software, especially since many were being asked to install it on personal devices. One staff member, in a reported Slack message, described the move as 'surveillance disguised as productivity' and 'manipulation masked as culture,' before announcing their resignation.Following the backlash, the report notes that xAI made some changes to the policy. In an update shared on Slack, the company said employees who had requested company-issued laptops could delay installing the software until their devices arrived. However, it still remains unclear whether employees who have already installed Hubstaff, or those who purchased new laptops using the company's $50 monthly tech stipend, will receive the company's laptop. xAI has reportedly said that the Hubstaff would only monitor activity during designated work hours, and that staff could create separate profiles to protect their personal data. Still, the initial enforcement and lack of clarity reportedly left some employees feeling uneasy.- EndsTune In
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