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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's company agrees to pay $3.2 million to settle Justice Department allegations of discriminating against U.S. workers.

The administration announced that OpenAI and its subsidiary, Statsig, will pay $3.2 million to settle allegations that the companies discriminated against U.S. workers by favoring foreign workers with temporary employment visas. The Justice Department found that OpenAI failed to advertise certain positions on its website and required paper applications for jobs it intended to fill with foreign workers, while allowing electronic applications for others. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated that the settlement ensures OpenAI redresses harm and improves recruitment practices to provide U.S. workers a fair opportunity for technology positions. The settlement includes $1.2 million in civil penalties and $2 million to compensate alleged victims of discrimination. While OpenAI denied wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to move forward with its immigration support programs. President Trump has previously argued that many companies abuse the temporary employment visa system and has sought to limit the hiring of foreign workers. The settlement marks one of the most high-profile cases of alleged discrimination against U.S. workers in the tech sector.

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