Across the tech industry, debates about corporate responsibility and the moral implications of advanced technologies have rarely reached the fever pitch now surrounding Microsoft’s role in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. A wave of internal dissent—sparked by high-profile firings and a...
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The scenes outside the Seattle Convention Center on Monday painted a vivid contrast to the polished energy of Microsoft's annual Build conference underway inside. As developers, industry insiders, and journalists gathered to absorb announcements on the future of Windows, AI, and cloud...
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The Microsoft Build 2024 keynote, typically a celebration of technological innovation and future-facing products, was unexpectedly thrust into the global political spotlight when a Microsoft employee interrupted CEO Satya Nadella’s presentation in protest. The incident, which quickly spread...
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