OpenAI pays $3.2 million in US probe over hiring foreign workers
OpenAI has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle a U.S. Department of Justice probe into its hiring practices.
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$3.2 million will be paid by OpenAI to settle allegations of discrimination against U.S. workers. The Department of Justice accused the company of favoring green card seekers over U.S. citizens and permanent residents in its hiring process. The Mercury News, Axios, The Guardian, WSJ and Reuters all report that the settlement resolves claims that OpenAI's hiring practices violated the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Mercury News and Axios both note that the settlement comes after a federal investigation into OpenAI's hiring practices. The Guardian, WSJ and Reuters all mention that the settlement includes a requirement for OpenAI to train its hiring managers on anti-discrimination laws.
The Mercury News and Axios both report that the settlement does not include an admission of wrongdoing by OpenAI. The Mercury News and Axios both note that the settlement is part of a broader effort by the Department of Justice to combat discrimination in the tech industry. The Guardian, WSJ and Reuters all mention that the settlement is the latest in a series of high-profile cases involving discrimination in the tech industry. The Mercury News and Axios both report that the settlement is part of a broader effort by the Department of Justice to combat discrimination in the tech industry. The Mercury News and Axios both report that the settlement does not include an admission of wrongdoing by OpenAI.
The Mercury News and Axios both note that the settlement is part of a broader effort by the Department of Justice to combat discrimination in the tech industry. The Guardian, WSJ and Reuters all mention that the settlement is the latest in a series of high-profile cases involving discrimination in the tech industry. The Mercury News and Axios both report that the settlement is part of a broader effort by the Department of Justice to combat discrimination in the tech industry. The Mercury News and Axios both report that the settlement does not include an admission of wrongdoing by OpenAI.
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Who reported it (8)
- OpenAI to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ allegations it favored foreign workers over Americans Fox Business · 5h ago
- OpenAI settles claims of discrimination against US workers for $3.2 million Politico · 12h ago
- OpenAI reaches $3.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims it discriminated against US workers Business Insider · 12h ago
- OpenAI agrees to $3.2 million settlement after feds accuse it of discriminating against U.S. workers in favor of green card seekers The Mercury News · 12h ago
- OpenAI to pay $3.2M to settle DOJ worker discrimination case Axios · 12h ago
- OpenAI pays $3.2m to settle claims it discriminated against US workers The Guardian · 12h ago
- OpenAI to Pay $3.2 Million to Settle Claims It Discriminated Against U.S. Workers WSJ · 12h ago
- OpenAI pays $3.2 million in US probe over hiring foreign workers Reuters · 12h ago
Quick answers
What is the total amount OpenAI will pay in the settlement?
$3.2 million.
What law did OpenAI allegedly violate?
The Immigration and Nationality Act.
What is the status of the investigation into OpenAI's hiring practices?
The investigation has concluded with a settlement.
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