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Microsoft CEO denies knowledge of 'addictive AI' document author

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella claims ignorance regarding the authorship and leak of an internal document detailing strategies to make AI products addictive. However, the document's author, identified as a Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Scout, has reportedly been discussing its contents publicly on LinkedIn for months. Nadella's response has been criticized for linking to an aggregation site rather than the original reporting on the document. AI

IMPACT Satya Nadella's comments on an internal document about addictive AI strategies may influence public perception and internal company practices regarding AI product design.

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Microsoft CEO denies knowledge of 'addictive AI' document author

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Satya Nadella said today he doesn't know who wrote the "make people addicted" document or who leaked it. Well the author's name is on the document. He's the Cor

    Satya Nadella said today he doesn't know who wrote the "make people addicted" document or who leaked it. Well the author's name is on the document. He's the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Scout and he's been posting about it on LinkedIn for months. Nadella linked to a Futu…