Meta employees have accused the company of using artificial intelligence to determine who would be laid off, according to reporting from Ars Technica. The alleged tool reportedly created a performance ranking based on algorithms, without accounting for limitations stemming from disabilities or absences due to medical or family leave.
The accusation raises concerns about potential discrimination, as AI-driven performance metrics may unfairly disadvantage employees with legitimate reasons for reduced output or time away from work. Such an approach could violate employment protections designed to safeguard workers with disabilities and those taking legally protected leave.
Meta has denied the allegations, stating that decisions about workforce management are made by humans rather than automated systems. The company's response suggests a reliance on human judgment in final hiring and firing decisions, though the role of AI in the initial evaluation process remains contested.
