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Meta sued over alleged biased AI in layoff decisions
Former Meta employees filed a lawsuit claiming the company used biased AI systems to determine layoffs, disproportionately affecting older workers. The suit alleges Meta's AI models were trained on data that favored younger employees, leading to discriminatory cuts. Meta reduced its workforce by 10% in May 2024.
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The lawsuit highlights growing scrutiny of AI in HR decisions, but proving algorithmic bias remains a legal challenge.
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