The stark admission by a Microsoft executive before the French Senate—that the company “cannot guarantee” European cloud data is immune from U.S. government access, regardless of where it’s stored—has thrust the simmering debate over data sovereignty and the global dominance of hyperscale cloud...
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When allegations surfaced that Microsoft was censoring pro-Palestinian language in its internal communications, it sent shockwaves through the global IT community and raised urgent questions about the responsibilities of tech giants at the intersection of innovation, war, and human rights...
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Microsoft’s push for Copilot to become the centerpiece of digital productivity took a striking turn this week, while Apple endured fresh scrutiny on Capitol Hill, and global tech titans navigated supply chain headaches, regulatory probes, and the shifting tectonics of the EV market. The latest...
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