An employee, Joe Lopez, was fired for interrupting Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's speech at the company's Build conference to protest Microsoft’s provision of technology to the Israeli military during the Gaza conflict. This disruption was part of a series of protests questioning Microsoft’s role in warfare technology. Lopez, who later contested Microsoft's claims in an internal email, is not the first to be terminated for similar protests. The advocacy group No Azure for Apartheid noted issues with internal communications regarding Israel and Palestine, reflecting ongoing unrest within the company.
Microsoft acknowledged last week that it provided AI services to the Israeli military for the war in Gaza but stated there is no evidence of harm to civilians.
Lopez's interruption was part of a larger series of protests during Microsoft’s Build conference, emphasizing concerns over company practices in conflict zones.
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