Artificial Intelligence Meta layoffs to go ahead after judge rejects workers’ AI bias challenge Plaintiffs failed to show the “irreparable harm” needed to justify emergency intervention iStock.com/Kira-Yan Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Monday 20 July 2026 A US judge has allowed Meta to proceed with planned job cuts while employees pursue claims that AI-assisted performance tools unfairly targeted some workers. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Ex-Meta staffers seek injunction from alleged AI-driven layoffs Disputes Former Meta director files age discrimination complaint in California Activism Livestream meltdown exposes growing unrest over Meta’s AI strategy Restructuring Ethical restructurings in the age of “AI washing”