IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

Ars Technica
By Jon BrodkinApr 13, 2026, 1:53 pm42 pts
IBM agreed to pay $17 million to the US government to resolve the Trump administration's claim that the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies discriminated against employees and job-seekers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) touted the settlement on Friday, saying it's the first one secured under…

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