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Lawsuit claims Meta's layoff decisions were made by AI, not humans
18 days ago
- Meta is accused of using AI tools to select 8,000 employees for layoffs, including those with disabilities or on protected leaves.
- The lawsuit claims Meta's AI systems graded employees based on metrics like AI tool usage, which disadvantaged those on leave or with disabilities.
- Meta denies the allegations, stating that layoff decisions were made by people, not AI, and calls the claims meritless.
Meta says it's facing $1.4T in penalties in teen mental health case
25 days ago
- Meta faces potential $1.4 trillion in penalties from a teen mental health lawsuit by four states, a sum equaling its market cap.
- The lawsuit alleges Meta violated children's privacy laws and designed addictive apps contributing to anxiety, depression, and self-harm among teens.
- Meta disputes the penalties as "outlandish" and beyond the case scope, citing legal protections under Section 230.
- A federal judge rejected Meta's dismissal attempt, noting disputes over app addictiveness, with a trial set for August 18.
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Meta's Teen Safety Case Just Became a $1.4T Existential Threat
a month ago
- Meta faces a $1.4 trillion damages claim in a social media addiction lawsuit filed by four U.S. states.
- The lawsuit alleges Meta exploited young users on Instagram and Facebook, including collecting children's data without consent and using addictive design features.
- Meta argues the damages figure is unprecedented and disproportionate, while the states calculate penalties based on affected users and state law fines.
- A March 2024 verdict found Meta and Google liable in a similar case, ordering $6 million in damages, signaling growing legal risks.
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meta lawsuit

Lawsuit claims Meta's layoff decisions were made by AI, not humans

Meta says it's facing $1.4T in penalties in teen mental health case

Meta's Teen Safety Case Just Became a $1.4T Existential Threat