Amazon is facing scrutiny after announcing a $5 billion partnership with Humain, a Saudi-backed AI firm, to build an “AI Zone” in the Kingdom. Humain is reportedly owned by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). The deal has ignited controversy due to lingering concerns about MBS’s alleged role in the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who wrote for The Washington Post, owned by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. The investment underscores the complex relationship between Western tech giants and Saudi Arabia, where substantial financial opportunities often clash with ethical considerations surrounding the Kingdom’s human rights record.
Amazon Invests $5 Billion in Saudi Arabia’s AI Zone with Humain, Sparking Ethical Debate
