Meta’s AI-based layoffs allegedly targeted workers who had taken protected leave
Source: Social Media Today · 2026-07-21
The company used “a constellation of internal artificial-intelligence systems” to determine who would be included in its 10% reduction in force, per a lawsuit.
A scientist was chosen for a reduction in force while on pre-birth pregnancy leave. A manager was demoted following a medical leave, then selected to be laid off weeks into his second medical leave. An engineer’s rating was lowered because of the “br... [2140 chars]