Meta sued over alleged use of AI to target workers on leave for layoffs

Jul 15, 2026

Dozens of Meta employees have filed a lawsuit alleging the company used artificial intelligence tools to identify workers who had taken maternity or disability leave for mass layoffs. The federal lawsuit claims that Meta’s AI systems disproportionately selected these employees for termination during a workforce reduction of about 8,000 people.

Why it matters: The case highlights concerns about the potential for AI-driven employment decisions to result in discrimination against workers who take protected leave.

Full story at: The Guardian / AI ↗