A torrent of controversy has swept the global tech and human rights landscape following revelations that Israel’s elite military intelligence—Unit 8200—has for years harnessed Microsoft Azure’s cloud infrastructure for one of the most sweeping mass surveillance operations ever exposed. Leaked...
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Microsoft's recent decision to block internal emails containing terms such as "Gaza," "Palestine," and "genocide" has ignited a complex debate at the intersection of corporate policy, employee activism, and free speech. This move, reported by Anadolu Agency, comes amid escalating internal...
Microsoft’s historical role in the world of computing is nearly unrivaled, not simply due to the dominance of its operating systems, but also because of how its technology has become entangled in geopolitical debates. Few moments illustrate this nexus as clearly as a recent controversy sparked...
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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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