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Meta's AI Picked Which Workers to Lay Off — and It Wasn't Random
HR Dive·Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Meta used AI systems to help select workers for layoffs, and those systems reportedly chose certain groups of workers at a disproportionately higher rate. This was part of a week that also included a $2 million sexual harassment settlement at another company. The story has sparked serious questions about algorithmic fairness in the workplace.
Why It Matters
As AI tools spread into HR decisions globally, this case is a warning for any worker whose employer might use automated systems to decide promotions, performance ratings, or job cuts.
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