IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17m penalty.

Alternative title:

"IBM continues in its tradition of pandering to fascist regimes"

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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/ibm-folds-to-trump-anti-dei-push-admits-no-misconduct-but-pays-17m-penalty/

IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty

IBM is first firm to pay penalty under Trump's "Civil Rights Fraud Initiative."

Ars Technica