According to @timnitGebru, the Nobel Prize awarded to Abiy Ahmed in 2019 inadvertently emboldened actions leading to severe humanitarian crises, including mass killings and sexual violence, as cited by multiple human rights sources. Gebru’s statement, posted on Twitter, highlights the importance of accountability in global decision-making bodies and draws parallels to the AI industry, where ethical recognition can have significant consequences for real-world applications and governance. This discussion underscores the critical need for robust, transparent AI governance frameworks to prevent misuse and ensure that awards and recognition within the AI sector do not inadvertently legitimize harmful practices (source: @timnitGebru, Nobel Foundation Statement).