Microsoft is facing backlash after a leaked internal document reportedly included the phrase “Make people addicted” as part of a strategy for an AI assistant project.
According to the report, the document outlined plans to build habits around the product and increase daily reliance on it.
After the leak became public, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella pushed back, saying that making users addicted is “absolutely a non goal” and adding, “Not sure what this document is or who is writing and leaking this nonsense!”
The document reportedly identified its authors, adding to the backlash
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