- Dozens of Meta employees have sued the company, alleging that AI tools were used to target workers for mass layoffs, especially those who took protected leaves.
- The lawsuit claims Meta used AI systems like performance ratings and keystroke monitoring to select employees for termination without managerial judgment, disproportionately affecting those on leave.
- Plaintiffs seek a court ruling to halt the layoffs, reinstatement, back pay, and damages, citing irreversible harms like lost health coverage and immigration consequences.
- Meta disputes the allegations, stating that workforce decisions are made by people, not AI, but the lawsuit highlights growing concerns over AI bias and privacy in the workplace.