In recent months, Microsoft has found itself at the center of an intensifying debate over the ethical use of its artificial intelligence and cloud computing technologies by military organizations, most prominently the Israeli military amid the ongoing war in Gaza. This debate has resurfaced not...
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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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Microsoft’s recent internal decisions and its ongoing business relationships have thrust the tech titan into the heart of one of the most controversial geopolitical debates of our era. In 2025, as violence raged in Gaza, a growing wave of scrutiny has targeted not only governments but also the...
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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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Israel’s accelerated integration of artificial intelligence into its military operations in Gaza is forcing the world to grapple with complex questions about ethics, innovation, and accountability—often faster than policymakers or public debate can keep pace. At the heart of these developments...
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