New lawsuits are challenging the use of artificial intelligence in employment decisions, moving beyond bias in recruiting to issues of layoffs and rehires. Cases against IBM and Meta allege that AI systems perpetuate discrimination by unfairly penalizing older workers or those with disabilities and protected leave. These legal battles could set precedents for how AI-driven HR technologies are regulated in the future. The core question is whether employers can avoid liability if AI influences decisions, even if the criteria appear neutral. The outcomes may lead to greater transparency in how algorithms are used in workforce management.
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