MATERIAL: Daily News Article
CATEGORY: Business
TITLE: 26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
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UNLOCKING WORD MEANINGS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. disproportionately [dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit-lee]
Additional Information: The adjective form of the word is disproportionate.
2. workforce [WURK-fawrs]
Additional Information: A related noun is labor force.
3. individualized [in-duh-VIJ-oo-uh-lahyz-d]
Additional Information: In British English, it is spelled as individualised.
4. anonymous [uh-NON-uh-muhs]
Additional Information: An antonym of this word is known.
5. deter [dih-TUR]
Additional Information: A related verb is discourage.
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SYNONYMS
1. disproportionately - unfairly, excessively, unevenly
2. workforce - employees, staff, personnel
3. individualized - customized, personal, tailored
4. anonymous - nameless, unidentified, unknown
5. deter - prevent, discourage, hinder
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DEFINITION:
1. disproportionately - to a greater or smaller degree than what is fair, expected, or reasonable
2. workforce - all the people who work for a company, industry, or country
3. individualized - designed to meet the needs of a particular person
4. anonymous - not identified by name or with an unknown identity
5. deter - to make someone decide not to do something by making it seem difficult or unpleasant
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FREE CONVERSATION/DISCUSSION:
1. What are your thoughts on AI being used to decide layoffs?
2. Should companies rely on AI for employment decisions?
3. How can fairness be ensured when AI is used in workplaces?
4. Do you think technology can ever be completely unbiased?
5. How would you feel if your job was evaluated by an AI system?
6. What risks come with using AI in human resource management?
7. Should employees have the right to challenge AI-based decisions?
8. How can transparency be improved in AI-driven systems?
9. What ethical issues arise when AI is used in hiring or firing?
10. Can AI understand human circumstances like medical or parental leave?
11. How can companies balance efficiency and empathy when using technology?
12. What role should governments play in regulating AI in workplaces?
13. How might AI change the future of employment?
14. Should employees be informed when AI evaluates their performance?
15. What are the advantages of using AI in business operations?
16. What are the disadvantages of using AI in HR decisions?
17. How can workers protect themselves from unfair AI-driven decisions?
18. Can AI replace human judgment in sensitive matters?
19. How can companies train AI to avoid discrimination?
20. What lessons can other companies learn from Meta’s situation?
21. Should AI systems be audited regularly for fairness?
22. How can employees build trust in AI systems?
23. What impact might this lawsuit have on other tech companies?
24. How can AI be used responsibly in managing large workforces?
25. Will AI make workplaces more efficient or more stressful?
26. How can AI decisions be made more transparent to employees?
27. What kind of data should AI systems use in employment decisions?
28. Should AI be used to monitor employee performance?
29. How can companies ensure AI respects workers’ rights?
30. What changes would make AI fairer in the workplace? A
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