A US judge does not block Meta from proceeding with planned layoffs involving employees who filed an AI-related discrimination lawsuit, according to reports. The workers—described across coverage as dozens—claim the company used AI-powered tools to target them for job cuts after they took medical leave or because they have disabilities. The lawsuit argues that the automated systems contributed to discriminatory decisions affecting their employment. Meta disputes the claims. In court, the judge’s ruling allows Meta to continue with the layoffs while the legal challenge proceeds. The decision indicates that, at least for now, the court does not issue an injunction preventing the job cuts based on the allegations presented in the case. The matter remains subject to further proceedings, including consideration of evidence and arguments on whether Meta’s tools and employment actions violate discrimination laws. Media outlets characterize the ruling as a refusal to halt the layoffs, rather than a decision on the merits of the discrimination allegations.