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IBM settled for $17 million with the US DOJ over allegations that it used federal funds for illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.

Impact: This sets a legal precedent for how the US government will penalize federal contractors who violate civil rights laws via DEI programs.

— from Microsoft AI Agents, IBM Settlement, and EV Trucking · TechCrunch Daily Crunch· Apr 14, 2026