IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs
TechCrunch | 14.04.2026 02:11
IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices” by taking into account “race, color, national origin, or sex” in its hiring and promotions. The DOJ also alleged that IBM used funds from its government contract for DEI programs and then sought reimbursement.
