Amidst Xbox boycotts and media pressure, Microsoft reportedly restructures Israeli office after internal investigation into ethical violations
Microsoft's investigation into the ethical conduct of its Israeli office, and its work with the Israeli Ministry of Defense - particularly in relation to storing user data on Microsoft's servers - has resulted in the departure of the general manager there and several other managers. This is according to news publication Globes , which also heard that for the time being, Microsoft's rudderless Israeli office will be l...
Microsoft's investigation into the ethical conduct of its Israeli office, and its work with the Israeli Ministry of Defense - particularly in relation to storing user data on Microsoft's servers - has resulted in the departure of the general manager there and several other managers. This is according to news publication Globes , which also heard that for the time being, Microsoft's rudderless Israeli office will be led by Microsoft France. Read more
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