Microsoft Employees Protest Company’s Support for Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Microsoft has faced escalating internal protests over its technical support for the Israeli military during the Gaza conflict, with employees expressing ethical concerns about the company's AI and cloud computing services being used in military operations. Repeated demonstrations disrupted high-profile company events, including the 50th anniversary celebration, where employees publicly challenged executives and projected slogans like 'Microsoft powers genocide.' Several protest leaders were fired, intensifying dissent among staff and prompting some to leave the company. Reports indicate that Microsoft’s Azure platform has supplied the Israeli military with cloud services, data management, and advanced AI tools, including systems allegedly linked to civilian casualties. These events mirror similar employee unrest and policy shifts at other tech firms, such as Google, reflecting growing anxiety within the tech industry about the use of AI for military and surveillance purposes. Microsoft has not publicly responded to the protests or allegations.