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Nadella Slams AI Job-Cut Hype, Ends Israel Defense Contract

6/23/2026

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Satya Nadella rebuked rival tech leaders for glorifying AI-driven job cuts and said Microsoft will prioritize a worker-focused reorganization.
Microsoft ended contracts with the Israeli Ministry of Defense after employee pressure, leading the Israel branch head to resign in May.
Nadella said the firm must earn social permission after unveiling a feature that reports employee activity to supervisors.

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Satya Nadella rebuked rival tech leaders for glorifying AI-driven job cuts and said Microsoft will prioritize a worker-focused reorganization.
Microsoft ended contracts with the Israeli Ministry of Defense after employee pressure, leading the Israel branch head to resign in May.
Nadella said the firm must earn social permission after unveiling a feature that reports employee activity to supervisors.