Travel and Leisure Travel and Leisure
Thu, May 22, 2025
[ Today @ 04:51 PM ] - Parents
The New Parent Playbook
[ Today @ 04:25 PM ] - BBC
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea
[ Today @ 04:08 PM ] - KWQC
Almost Friday Fest kicks off
[ Today @ 06:26 AM ] - Fortune
Top CD rates today, May 22, 2025
[ Today @ 05:11 AM ] - CNN
Top business news | CNN Business

Microsoft fires worker who protested company's deal with Israeli military during CEO keynote


Published on 2025-05-22 16:26:43 - Fortune
  Print publication without navigation

  • Protesters disrupted Microsoft's Build developer conference this week, objecting to the company's supplying technology for the Israeli military.

The article from Fortune, published on May 22, 2025, discusses a significant protest by Microsoft employees against the company's involvement with the Israeli military. The employees are demanding that Microsoft end its contracts with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), citing ethical concerns and the potential misuse of technology in conflict zones. The protest has gained momentum, with over 300 employees signing a petition and some participating in walkouts. Microsoft has responded by stating that it adheres to strict ethical guidelines and that its technology is used for defensive purposes only. However, the controversy continues to grow, with more employees and external activists joining the cause, highlighting the broader debate on the role of tech companies in military operations.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/2025/05/22/microsoft-israel-military-protest-employee/ ]