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Lawsuit: Meta Used AI to Target Workers with Medical Conditions for Layoffs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Express Tribune ·

A lawsuit claims Meta used AI systems to score and rank employees on a termination list, allegedly targeting those with medical conditions. The internal tools evaluated workers for layoffs, raising concerns about algorithmic bias. Meta faces legal scrutiny over its use of AI in employment decisions.

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The case underscores how AI tools can amplify discrimination risks when deployed without transparency in HR processes.
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