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Microsoft's ties with ICE come under fire amidst allegations that the company's cloud and AI technology are being used to support mass surveillance of US citizens

No Azure for Apartheid statement comes the day after reports claiming that ICE has tripled the amount of data stored on Microsoft's Azure servers over the past six months.

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Microsoft fires two employees after activists stage Gaza protest in president’s office

Campaign group No Azure for Apartheid staged demonstration at the tech giant’s headquarters in Richmond, Washington

The Independent UK

Microsoft locks down HQ as anti-Israel protesters live stream themselves storming the company president's office

Microsoft's alleged involvement with the Israeli military prompted the protest.

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Microsoft fires employees after protest in president's office

Police arrested 7 people after they occupied the office of Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, as protests continue over the company's ties to the Israel Defence Forces during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Protestors occupy Microsoft president's office as opposition to the company's dealings with the Israeli military continue to escalate

Microsoft's Building 34 was locked down following the occupation.

PC Gamer

Microsoft protest over Israel ties leads to 18 arrests at Redmond campus — police say protesters “became aggressive”

At least 18 protesters were arrested at Microsoft headquarters after police said the group became aggressive during Israel genocide protests.

Windows Central

Microsoft employees among 18 activists arrested for Gaza protest outside of tech giant’s HQ

‘Current workers, former workers, and community members were hog-tied, violently dragged, and pepper-sprayed,’ according to organizers No Azure for Apartheid

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18 protesters arrested: Microsoft claims 'vandalism and property damage,' protesters claim 'genocide powered by Microsoft technology'

Members of "No Azure for Apartheid" were arrested at Microsoft HQ, where they've been protesting the company's business with Israel.

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Protesters return to Microsoft campus, resume demands for an end to dealings with Israeli military: 'Corporate abatement of genocide won't end by waiting complacently'

Current and former Microsoft employees and other protesters have reclaimed the "Martyred Palestinian Children Plaza" a day after being dispersed by police.

PC Gamer

Microsoft launches inquiry into claims Israel used its tech for mass surveillance of Palestinians

Company says use of its cloud technology to store millions of intercepted calls would breach terms of service

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft blocks employees from sending emails that mention “Palestine” or “Gaza"

Microsoft has blocked internal emails containing the words “Palestine,” “Gaza,” and “genocide.” The change follows several employee-led protests.

Windows Central

Microsoft is blocking employee emails that mention 'Palestine,' 'Gaza,' or 'genocide'

Tensions have been riding high within the company after a series of protesters disrupted the company's Build event.

Fortune

"Microsoft is WAY ahead of Google with AI security," says leaked message exposed accidentally following a protest at Build 2025

Microsoft accidentally revealed Walmart’s plans to expand its use of AI when a private Teams message was shown during a protest at Build 2025.

Windows Central

Microsoft employee shouts over Satya Nadella’s keynote to protest 'Israel’s war crimes powered by Azure'

The protest was part of a larger campaign by a group called "No Azure for Apartheid," which includes current and former Microsoft workers.

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Microsoft workers fired over Gaza vigil say company ‘crumbled under pressure’

Abdo Mohamed and Hossam Nasr organized event outside headquarters to reject company doing business in Israel

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