de-escalation

Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed sadness over recent fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, advocating for de-escalation and respect in an internal memo. While his response is more reserved than in 2020 following George Floyd’s death, other tech leaders like Sam Altman and Reid Hoffman have also spoken out, though many executives remain publicly silent. This quietude contrasts with past activism and highlights shifting corporate engagement with social issues, amplified by reports of executives attending a White House event during the same period as the killings.