OpenAI pays $3.2m to settle claims it discriminated against US workers

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI and its subsidiary Statsig will pay $3.2 million to settle claims that they discriminated against U.S. workers in their hiring practices. The U.S. Justice Department announced the settlement on Tuesday, alleging the companies favored foreign workers on temporary employment visas.

According to the Justice Department's release, OpenAI and Statsig are accused of recruiting foreign workers for certain open positions. Furthermore, the companies allegedly took steps to discourage U.S. workers from applying for these roles, thereby violating the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The settlement aims to resolve these allegations, which centered on the companies' recruitment and hiring processes. The investigation focused on whether OpenAI and Statsig provided preferential treatment to non-U.S. citizens over American job applicants.

This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of tech companies' hiring practices, particularly concerning the use of temporary work visas and their impact on the domestic labor market. The settlement brings a conclusion to the Justice Department's claims against the companies regarding these specific hiring practices.

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OpenAI and Statsig recruited foreign workers for some open positions and took various steps to discourage US workers from applying.