Microsoft Employee Accuses AI CEO of War Profiteering at Anniversary Event

During Microsoft's 50th-anniversary event, employee Ibtihal Aboussad interrupted the proceedings to protest the company's use of AI, accusing it of being complicit in war crimes, particularly against Palestinians. She confronted Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, asserting that the company has 'blood on its hands' and condemning its role in what she described as genocide. Following her disruption, Aboussad sent a company-wide email detailing her reasons for the protest, highlighting the silencing of Arab, Palestinian, and Muslim employees at Microsoft and the alleged misuse of AI technology in military operations. She cited a $133 million contract with Israel's Ministry of Defense, claiming it facilitates mass surveillance and intelligence operations. Aboussad's actions have sparked discussions about corporate responsibility and ethical implications of technology in conflict. Microsoft has yet to publicly respond to the protester's allegations.