Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs

Twenty-six former Meta employees filed a lawsuit alleging AI-driven layoffs discriminated against disabled workers. The suit claims the company's AI software unfairly targeted individuals on medical leave. Meta denies these allegations, stating human decisions guided workforce management actions. The plaintiffs, from six states and the District of Columbia, accuse Meta of legal violations. This legal action follows Meta's earlier announcement of significant global workforce reductions.