Protester interrupts Microsoft Copilot keynote, says company has 'blood on its hands' | TechCrunch

During a Microsoft keynote focused on AI, a protester interrupted to condemn the company's involvement with the Israeli military, accusing it of contributing to violence through AI technology. The protester emphasized that Microsoft’s reported dealings with the military contradicted its stated commitment to using AI for good. This concern was fueled by reports indicating that Microsoft and OpenAI's AI models assisted in military operations, resulting in civilian casualties. Calls for accountability have been echoed by protests from both external activists and Microsoft's workforce.

"You claim that you care about using AI for good, but Microsoft sells AI weapons to the Israeli military [...] All of Microsoft has blood on its hands."

"I hear your protest, thank you." - Microsoft’s Head of Consumer AI Mustafa Sulyman in response to the protest.

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