Harper v. Sirius XM AI Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit

Summary

On August 4, 2025, plaintiff Arshon Harper filed a class‑action suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan against Sirius XM Radio, alleging that the company’s AI‑driven applicant screening tool systematically rejected Black candidates. The complaint cites 149 out of 150 of Harper’s applications being denied after the tool used proxies such as zip codes and schools, constituting disparate treatment and impact under Title VII. The lawsuit seeks class certification for other Black applicants rejected since January 2024 and aims to halt the use of the discriminatory AI system. It adds to a growing wave of litigation targeting algorithmic decision‑making in employment.