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  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 5 Jan 2024 12:29
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Against the backdrop of the genocide in Gaza, the CEO says Muslim colleagues in the tech community feel uncomfortable speaking about their recent experiences.

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  •  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman participates in a discussion during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit, Nov. 16, 2023 (AP)
    OpenAI CEO Sam Altman participates in a discussion during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit, Nov. 16, 2023 (AP)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns on Thursday regarding the discomfort felt by members of the Muslim and Arab communities within the tech industry when discussing their recent experiences, seemingly alluding to the impact of the ongoing war on Gaza. 

"Muslim and Arab (especially Palestinian) colleagues in the tech community I've spoken with feel uncomfortable speaking about their recent experiences, often out of fear of retaliation and damaged career prospects,"  Altman said in a post on X. 

muslim and arab (especially palestinian) colleagues in the tech community i've spoken with feel uncomfortable speaking about their recent experiences, often out of fear of retaliation and damaged career prospects.

our industry should be united in our support of these colleagues;…

— Sam Altman (@sama) January 5, 2024

The prominent figure, whose company is backed by Microsoft (MSFT.O), urged the tech industry to approach members of these communities with empathy.

Responding to a user's inquiry about his views on the experiences of the Jewish community, Altman, who identifies as Jewish, expressed his belief in the significant and growing problem of antisemitism worldwide. He noted the support he receives within the industry and highlighted the comparatively limited advocacy for Muslims.

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