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Meta Says It Does Not Use AI for Layoffs — But Here's How It Actually Decides Who Goes
Fast Company·Monday, 27 July 2026
Twenty-six former Meta employees filed a lawsuit last week claiming the company used AI to select people for layoffs, disproportionately affecting those who had taken leave or had disabilities. Meta has denied using AI in this process. Fast Company dug into how the company says it actually makes these decisions.
Why It Matters
As AI tools become standard in HR departments worldwide, this case sets an important precedent for whether companies can be held accountable for algorithm-driven job cuts.
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