A peculiar new problem facing workers has emerged, as dozens of current and former Meta employees launch a landmark lawsuit against the Mark Zuckerberg-owned tech behemoth.
For years, the primary issue surrounding artificial intelligence was the eventual replacement of workers. Now, in what could become an important early test case, a major employer is being accused of using AI-assisted systems to help decide which workers lose their jobs.
The fed-up employees have rallied against the Facebook and Instagram owner this month, alleging the company relied on internal AI systems to help identify staff for mass lay-offs earlier this year.
The employees argue that workers on maternity leave, medical leave and disability accommodations were disproportionately affected.
If the claims are ultimately upheld, the case could become one of the first major legal showdowns involving of AI-assisted employment decisions, an area regulators around the world are only beginning to grapple with.
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The AI takes your location info, social media posts, even web searches and automatically rejects your job application… pic.twitter.com/tWejpIWPXo
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