Microsoft Fires Two Employees After Protests Over AI Ties to Israeli Military

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary disrupted by protests over AI ties to Israeli military.

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Ibtihal Aboussad interrupts keynote, throws keffiyeh on stage.

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Vaniya Agrawal accuses Microsoft of “murdering” 50,000 Palestinians.

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Both employees fired on April 7, 2025.

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No Azure for Apartheid supports protesters, slams Microsoft’s AI use.

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Reports link Microsoft AI to Israeli bombing targets.

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Microsoft defends firings, cites business disruption.

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Past protests include February town hall and October vigil.

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Firings spark debate on AI ethics and employee rights.

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Celebration overshadowed by controversy.

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