The article discusses the successful partnership between Amazon and Mohammed bin Salman's AI company, Humain, despite the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudi Crown Prince in 2018. This deal illuminates a broader trend of tech companies prioritizing lucrative engagements with repressive regimes, raising ethical concerns about financial motivations overshadowing human rights. Over the years, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has significantly invested in various tech startups, indicating a troubling normalization of morally questionable alliances within the industry.
In October 2018, Jamal Khashoggi was killed with the approval of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, yet tech companies still seek partnerships with Saudi Arabia.
The recent deal between Amazon and MBS' AI company highlights a troubling trend in tech: prioritizing profits over moral responsibility.
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