Microsoft has implemented bans on certain terms like "Palestine", "Gaza", and "genocide" in internal emails to mitigate tensions following employee protests about its involvement with Israel. This action, taken discreetly, blocks emails with these words without notifying users. The protests, led by the activist group "No Azure for Apartheid", focused on Microsoft's Azure cloud services used by the Israeli military. Employees criticized the selective censorship, noting that related terms like "Israel" remain unfiltered. Despite backlash, the company maintains its partnerships with Israel, reflecting a contentious balance between corporate policy and employee sentiment.
Microsoft has barred employees from using the words "Palestine," "Gaza" or "genocide" in its internal email system following protests over the company's ties to Israel.
The company implemented a filter on its internal email system that blocks messages containing politically charged words, aiming to reduce internal unrest amidst employee protests.
Employees noticed the filters shortly after staging protests, alleging that Microsoft is selectively silencing discussions regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Despite facing criticism from its workforce, Microsoft has reaffirmed its partnerships with Israel amid ongoing unrest from employees over its military ties.
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