Microsoft AI Poll About Woman's Death Beside Guardian Article Sparks Backlash

Microsoft's AI-generated poll about a woman's death published on Start site beside Guardian article rankled readers and Guardian itself.

Poll presented 3 choices for woman's cause of death murder, accident or suicide. Seen as inappropriate use of AI.

Guardian CEO wrote to Microsoft president expressing concerns about reputational damage and misuse of content.

Called for Microsoft to get approval before using experimental AI with Guardian content.

Not the first controversy around Microsoft's automated news content, having published insensitive AI-generated articles before.