A storm is raging inside Microsoft, and it’s rapidly becoming emblematic of a broader ethical struggle rippling through the world’s tech giants. As artificial intelligence and cloud computing reshape the landscape of geopolitics and warfare, so too do the responsibilities—and risks—borne by...
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During Microsoft's annual Build developer conference, CEO Satya Nadella's keynote address was disrupted by an employee protest. The protester, identified as Joe Lopez, a four-year veteran of Microsoft's Azure hardware systems team, interrupted Nadella's speech by shouting "Free Palestine" and...
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Microsoft's recent decision to block internal emails containing terms such as "Gaza," "Palestine," and "genocide" has ignited a firestorm of controversy, highlighting the complex interplay between corporate policies, employee activism, and geopolitical conflicts. This move comes amid escalating...
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