A sweeping investigation into Israel’s use of Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform has ignited an intense debate over the role of global tech giants in international surveillance and modern conflict. According to a report jointly published by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call, leaked...
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Microsoft has recently come under scrutiny following reports that the company has been filtering internal emails containing terms such as "Palestine," "Gaza," and "genocide," effectively preventing these messages from reaching recipients within the organization. This alleged censorship has...
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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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As hundreds of developers and tech professionals streamed into the Seattle Convention Center for Microsoft’s highly anticipated annual Build event, the atmosphere surged with both innovation and unrest. Just outside the entrance on Monday, the usual excitement was interrupted by a determined...
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During Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration in April 2025, the event was notably disrupted by employee protests against the company's contracts with the Israeli military. These demonstrations have ignited a broader conversation about the ethical implications of tech companies' involvement in...
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