As AI backlash spreads across US, scare at OpenAI's headquarters after body bags outside with names of ...
OpenAI faced a protest outside its San Francisco headquarters after body bags carrying the names of children killed in a US airstrike on an Iranian school were placed outside the office. The demonstration comes as AI companies face growing public backlash in the United States. According to a Wall Street Journal report, AI executives across Silicon Valley have stepped up security amid rising concerns over threats and protests. The body bags were part of an anti-war demonstration and were not considered a direct threat to OpenAI employees.
Body bags displayed during protest outside OpenAI office
According to Business Insider, the protest took place on Thursday, July 16 and was organised by activist groups Tesla Takedown and Stop the Money Pipeline. The groups placed body bags outside OpenAI's headquarters along with a banner displaying the names of children reportedly killed when a US bomb struck an Iranian school.
The protest was also aimed at OpenAI's involvement with the US Department of Defense and the wider relationship between major technology companies and the Pentagon. According to the report, similar demonstrations are planned outside the offices of Anthropic , Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Tesla.
AI executives have increased security
According to the Wall Street Journal, AI company executives have become increasingly concerned about public anger over artificial intelligence and are taking additional security measures.
Body bags displayed during protest outside OpenAI office
According to Business Insider, the protest took place on Thursday, July 16 and was organised by activist groups Tesla Takedown and Stop the Money Pipeline. The groups placed body bags outside OpenAI's headquarters along with a banner displaying the names of children reportedly killed when a US bomb struck an Iranian school.
The protest was also aimed at OpenAI's involvement with the US Department of Defense and the wider relationship between major technology companies and the Pentagon. According to the report, similar demonstrations are planned outside the offices of Anthropic , Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Tesla.
AI executives have increased security
According to the Wall Street Journal, AI company executives have become increasingly concerned about public anger over artificial intelligence and are taking additional security measures.
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