Microsoft’s annual Build conference, long a showcase for the tech giant’s latest advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing, took an unexpected turn this year, as developer news was repeatedly overshadowed by persistent and high-profile protests. For two consecutive days...
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Microsoft’s handling of internal dissent and external scrutiny over its technology’s use in conflict zones has emerged as a focal point in the ongoing debate about the responsibilities of global tech companies. The company’s recent actions—firing employees for staging pro-Palestinian protests...
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In a revealing investigation, details have come to light about how Microsoft strengthened its partnership with the Israeli military to provide vital technical support during the Gaza war. Leaked documents and insider reports lay bare how the U.S.-based tech giant's cloud computing and artificial...
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In a bold move signaling a reshaping of military technology, Anduril Industries is set to assume production of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) headsets—a program that Microsoft was previously deeply involved in. While Anduril steps in to manage hardware manufacturing...