Microsoft Fires Protestors Disrupting Its Copilot Event

April 7, 2025, 5:20 pm

During a high-profile Microsoft Copilot event, the company terminated employees who disrupted proceedings by protesting, with one protestor being labeled a “war profiteer.” The firings, which involved named staff members and raised questions about internal dissent, highlight Microsoft’s uncompromising approach to maintaining order during corporate events. The incident has sparked debate over corporate policies on expression during company functions and reflects broader tensions around protest and organizational conduct.

techcrunch.com / Microsoft reportedly fires staff whose protest interrupted its Copilot event

Microsoft terminated two engineers, Ibtihal Aboussad and Vaniya Agrawal, after they protested the firm's reported ties with the Israeli military at a recent Copilot and 50th anniversary event.

theverge.com / Microsoft fires employee protestor who called AI boss a ‘war profiteer’

Microsoft fired Ibtihal Aboussad for misconduct after she, along with another protester, interrupted the company's 50th anniversary event.

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