An artificial intelligence hiring platform widely used by large U.S. employers is facing a proposed class action lawsuit that could have far-reaching implications for how AI tools are regulated in recruitment. On January 21, 2026, Eightfold AI, a Silicon Valley–based talent intelligence company

Mercor, an AI-driven hiring platform, raised $30 million in Series A funding at a $250 million valuation. The round was led by Benchmark's Victor Lazarte and Bill Gurley, with participation from notable investors like Peter Thiel, Jack Dorsey, and Adam D'Angelo. Mercor, co-founded by Adarsh Hiremath