OpenAI has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. The company agreed to pay a total of $3.2 million to resolve an investigation that focused on claims that OpenAI favored foreign workers holding temporary visas while simultaneously discriminating against domestic American applicants during its recruitment processes.
According to the U.S. authorities, the investigation highlighted specific operational practices used by OpenAI and its contractor, Statsig. These practices allegedly created barriers for American workers.
The DOJ noted that such methods included requiring job applications to be submitted via physical mail, advertising job openings during late hours, and failing to publish job listings on widely accessible external websites. In the settlement agreement, OpenAI formally admitted to violating applicable laws. By resolving the matter through this payment, the company avoided further protracted legal proceedings with the authorities.
The total sum of $3.2 million is structured to cover two components: $1.2 million designated as a civil penalty, and $2 million allocated for compensation. This settlement marks the conclusion of the DOJ’s inquiry into the company’s hiring procedures.
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