digital activism

This controversy arose because Microsoft’s commercial relationship with the Israeli military—specifically the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD)—came under intense scrutiny from investors, employees, human rights organizations, and the wider public, especially during and after the escalation of...

A wave of dissent has rolled through the sprawling campuses and high-profile events of Microsoft, thrusting the tech giant into the global spotlight—not for the launch of a new AI feature or a blockbuster acquisition, but for its deep involvement at the crossroads of technology, geopolitics, and...

As the end of official support for Windows 10 looms on the horizon, a new storm of controversy has erupted within the broader community of PC users, open-source advocates, and IT professionals. Microsoft’s decision to phase out support for its decade-old operating system—slated for October...

Microsoft’s involvement in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict has put the tech giant under a glaring spotlight, as allegations mount over the role of its cloud and artificial intelligence platforms in military operations unfolding in Gaza. The company has now publicly stated that there is “no...

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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Can social media make a real difference for a cause? It's a challenge taken on by Marc Ecko and his Unlimited Justice, a campaign to fight corporal punishment in U.S. schools. More than just an isolated campaign, it's an example of how the Internet is changing modern activism. Online...