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Microsoft Leak Reveals Walmart AI Plans
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Last Updated: May 23, 2025
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Microsoft accidentally revealed Walmart’s AI strategy during a live Build session disrupted by protesters.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Microsoft exec accidentally leaked Walmart AI plans.
- Leaked chat showed Walmart prefers Microsoft over Google for AI.
- “MyAssistant” AI tool flagged as needing safety guardrails.
The incident occurred during a presentation about AI security which took place at Microsoft’s Build conference. The group No Azure for Apartheid interrupted the presentation to accuse Microsoft of supporting violence in Gaza.
The Verge reports that Hossam Nasr who used to work at Microsoft as a former employee shouted: “Sarah Bird, you are whitewashing the crimes of Microsoft in Palestine […] How dare you talk about responsible AI when Microsoft is fueling the genocide in Palestine.”
During the livestream interruption Microsoft’s AI security chief Neta Haiby unintentionally displayed internal Microsoft Teams messages on her screen. The internal messages from Microsoft revealed Walmart plans to increase its deployment of Entra Web and AI Gateway services.
“Walmart is ready to rock and roll with Entra Web and AI Gateway,” wrote a Microsoft cloud architect, as reported by The Verge. Another message from a Walmart AI engineer said, “Microsoft is WAY ahead of Google with AI security. We are excited to go down this path with you.”
CNBC reports that the leaked chat also flagged a Walmart tool called “MyAssistant” as needing stronger safety measures, describing it as “overly powerful.” This tool helps Walmart employees create marketing content and summarize long documents using proprietary data and OpenAI models.
The Verge notes that this is the third protest at Microsoft Build this week. The company faced interruptions at multiple events because attendees accused its technology of supporting war crimes.
The latest protest follows Microsoft’s recent announcement that it conducted an internal review into how its technology is being used in the war in Gaza. The company stated that its relationship with Israel’s Ministry of Defense is “structured as a standard commercial relationship,” as reported by The Verge.
CNBC noted that Microsoft and Walmart failed to provide any statements regarding the matter.
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