Meta has officially bid farewell to its tokenmaxxing incentive program, which tied employee evaluations to their AI tool usage. Now, as workers test the new agentic AI tool, Hatch, concerns over privacy and environmental impact persist.

Almost a year ago, employees faced pressure to use AI tools to achieve an 'AI-driven impact,' a metric that led to unfair evaluations, according to a lawsuit. The new guidance focuses on impact rather than AI usage, easing some workers' minds.

Employees have been wary of connecting Hatch to personal accounts due to privacy concerns and the risk of errors, echoing past incidents that eroded trust. However, some have found the tool useful for personal tasks, seeing it as a productivity enhancer.

Despite the changes, management remains interested in seeing employees proficient with AI tools. If Hatch proves successful, it could lead to more layoffs, as productivity gains might be seen as a reason for further cuts.

The move reflects a broader shift in corporate culture, prioritizing genuine productivity gains over artificial metrics. Whether this will truly alleviate pressures on employees remains to be seen.