Meta used AI to tag workers who took leave to be laid off, lawsuit claims

Meta faces a lawsuit from dozens of former employees alleging that the company used AI systems to identify workers for layoffs, particularly targeting those who took protected leaves such as maternity or disability leave. The complaint claims that AI tools evaluated employee performance and activity data, which disadvantaged those on leave, resulting in disproportionate layoffs. The plaintiffs seek to halt the layoffs and obtain remedies including reinstatement and compensation.