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In a surprising development that sparked widespread controversy, Microsoft fired Moroccan software engineer, Ibtihal Abu Al-Saad, after she revealed the company’s involvement in providing Israel with artificial intelligence technologies used in the Gaza war. This dismissal raised questions about freedom of expression and the responsibility of technology companies in political conflicts.
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مايكروسوفت تفصل مهندسة البرمجيات المغربية ابتهال ابو السعد لفضحها تزويد الشركة لاسرائيل بتقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي و استخدامها في حرب غزة#ابتهال_أبو_السعد #غزة #مايكروسوفت pic.twitter.com/0jYVJK8oB9
The details of the case began when Abu Al-Saad interrupted a speech by Microsoft’s AI division CEO, Mustafa Suleiman, expressing her strong protest against the company’s relations with Israel. Not only that, but she also confirmed that Microsoft provides Israel with AI software used in the aggression against Palestinians.
Reactions to the Moroccan engineer’s dismissal were mixed, with some praising her courage in revealing these facts, while others criticized her behavior as irresponsible. Human rights organizations have called for an independent investigation into these allegations and for the accountability of companies involved in supplying weapons and technology to conflict parties.
This case may have legal and political repercussions for Microsoft, potentially affecting its reputation and relationships with governments and international organizations. It is worth noting that an Associated Press investigation earlier this year revealed the use of AI models from Microsoft and OpenAI in an Israeli military program to select bombing targets during Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon.
Abu Al-Saad’s dismissal raised fundamental questions about freedom of expression within large corporations and whether employees have the right to express their political views. Some have called for the need to protect employees’ rights to express their opinions, especially on issues concerning human rights.
