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Musk's AI Launch at Microsoft Overshadowed by Protests

5/22/2025

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Elon Musk made a virtual splash at Microsoft's Build conference, showcasing his Grok AI chatbot powered by Azure. However, the event was overshadowed by protests led by employee Joe Lopez, opposing Microsoft's contracts with Israel. In response, Microsoft stood firm, asserting that there's no proof its technology has caused harm in Gaza, despite the mounting criticism.

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Elon Musk made a virtual splash at Microsoft's Build conference, showcasing his Grok AI chatbot powered by Azure. However, the event was overshadowed by protests led by employee Joe Lopez, opposing Microsoft's contracts with Israel. In response, Microsoft stood firm, asserting that there's no proof its technology has caused harm in Gaza, despite the mounting criticism.