Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Criticizes LinkedIn for Removing “Pronoun Illness” Post
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has voiced his frustration with LinkedIn after the platform removed his post discussing “pronoun illness,” alleging that the platform’s AI is imposing a political ideology on Indian users. The incident sparked a debate on gender pronouns and free speech online.
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has voiced his frustration with LinkedIn after the platform removed his post discussing “pronoun illness,” alleging that the platform’s AI is imposing a political ideology on Indian users. The incident sparked a debate on gender pronouns and free speech online.
In his post on X, Aggarwal criticized LinkedIn’s decision, stating, “This post of mine was about YOUR AI imposing a political ideology on Indian users that’s unsafe, sinister. Rich of you to call my post unsafe!” He emphasized the need for India to develop its own technology and AI to avoid being influenced by external political agendas.
The controversy began when Aggarwal’s post went viral, highlighting his encounter with LinkedIn’s AI bot that referred to him as “they” instead of “he.” This sparked a discussion on gender pronouns, with “they” commonly used by individuals who identify beyond traditional binary genders or prefer not to disclose their gender identity.
LinkedIn notified Aggarwal that his post violated their “Professional Community Policies,” leading to its removal. However, this action stirred further debate about freedom of expression and the role of AI in shaping online discourse.
Users on X shared mixed reactions to Aggarwal’s post. Some agreed with his sentiments, applauding his stance on building indigenous technology. Others questioned the platform’s policies and the broader implications of AI-driven censorship.
Aggarwal’s remarks also shed light on Ola’s efforts to develop its own AI platform, Krutrim, aimed at competing with global tech giants. He emphasized the need for India to excel in technology and energy management, challenging established players in the industry.
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