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AI Targeted Workers on Leave | Raleigh News
Twenty-six Meta employees are suing the company, alleging that an AI system unfairly targeted workers on medical or parental leave for layoffs—scoring them lower for being away on approved leave, which violated federal laws like the FMLA and ADA. The plaintiffs argue the AI’s “neutral” algorithm had a disparate impact, disproportionately affecting women more likely to take caregiving or pregnancy leave. Meta claims decisions were made by humans, but the lawsuit insists the AI’s flawed design led to unlawful discrimination. The legal team seeks to keep employees on the job while arbitration…
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