In the heart of Southern Africa, Zambia is witnessing a profound transformation in the way citizens interact with government services—a shift driven in large part by the implementation of Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Customer Service and the creation of the SMART Zambia Institute’s Citizens Portal...
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At the recent Microsoft Build developer conference in Seattle, a series of protests erupted, drawing attention to the company's involvement in supplying artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing services to the Israeli military. These demonstrations, both inside and outside the event...
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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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As Microsoft faces intensified scrutiny over its role in supplying artificial intelligence and cloud services to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the tech behemoth finds itself navigating a labyrinth of ethical, legal, and reputational pressures that are emblematic of the broader debate...
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The war in Gaza has heightened world attention on the nexus of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and military conflict. As the devastation of the ongoing hostilities continues to prompt global condemnation and fierce debate, large tech companies like Microsoft find themselves at the...
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Microsoft’s involvement in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict has put the tech giant under a glaring spotlight, as allegations mount over the role of its cloud and artificial intelligence platforms in military operations unfolding in Gaza. The company has now publicly stated that there is “no...
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