OpenAI pays $3.2M to settle discrimination claims against US workers

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OpenAI has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle claims that it discriminated against US workers in its hiring practices. The settlement resolves allegations that the artificial intelligence company favored non-US workers over American candidates. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of tech firms over compliance with employment laws that protect domestic workers. While OpenAI agreed to the settlement, the terms of the deal and any admission of wrongdoing have not been publicly detailed.

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