Microsoft’s confirmation of its involvement in supplying advanced artificial intelligence and cloud services to the Israeli military marks a significant and controversial moment in the relationship between Big Tech and armed conflict. The revelation, coming directly from the company after months...
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A Jolt to the Jubilee Celebration
At what was meant to be a celebratory milestone for Microsoft—a golden jubilee event in Washington—the atmosphere quickly shifted from festive innovation to fervent protest. Amid the gleaming promise of cutting-edge AI advancements and future-forward Windows 11...
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Microsoft’s recent statement addressing the contentious issue of its technology’s role in the ongoing Gaza conflict has sparked a heated debate within and beyond the tech industry. Central to the controversy is the company’s assertion that, after conducting both internal and external reviews, it...
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Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration took an unexpected turn as internal voices of dissent disrupted what should have been a milestone of innovation and achievement. During the event held at Microsoft’s Washington headquarters, a series of onstage protests underscored the deep ethical...
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