26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

• (KRON) -- Meta allegedly used artificial intelligence to target people with disabilities or medical conditions for layoffs, according to a lawsuit that was reportedly filed in Oakland on Monday. • The lawsuit says that the company relied on factors such as productivity and AI token usage when it slashed thousands of jobs earlier this year.

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Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims (2 sources).

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China's exports rose by 27% in June compared to the same month last year. Despite an increase in imports, the country posted a trade surplus of $576 billion in…

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China's foreign trade surges, driven by AI and electric vehicles

China's exports rose by 27% in June compared to the same month last year. Despite an increase in imports, the country posted a trade surplus of $576 billion in…

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Texas AG investigates LinkedIn over alleged 'ghost job' listings

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• The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."

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