Based on news reporting.
A U.S. lawsuit alleges Meta Platforms Inc. used an artificial intelligence system to target employees with medical conditions for job cuts during rounds of layoffs and performance-based firings. The complaint claims the tech giant flagged workers with health issues to managers, contributing to their removal, and asserts violations of disability discrimination laws. Meta has denied the allegations and said it complies with the law; the lawsuit seeks class-action status. The article discusses the legal challenge and its implications for Meta's use of AI in personnel decisions rather than specifying exact numbers, dates, locations, or departments affected.
LayoffTalk has tracked 6 layoff events at Meta Platforms, Inc. - 1 Hacker since May 2023, affecting a combined 24,000 employees.
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