Microsoft Employees Protest Azure Ties to Israeli Military in Gaza
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 () On August 19, 2025, Microsoft employees and activists established a protest encampment on the Redmond campus, demanding the company end Azure cloud ties with the Israeli military amid Gaza operations. This "No Azure for Apartheid" action escalates a year-long campaign highlighting ethical concerns in AI and surveillance. Microsoft's denials face ongoing scrutiny, risking reputational damage.
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