As companies suppress employees' dissent, the era of public debate in Silicon Valley is gradually fading away.
As Companies Suppress Employee Dissent, the Era of Open Debate in Silicon Valley Fades
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As Companies Suppress Employee Dissent, the Era of Open Debate in Silicon Valley FadesIn recent years, Silicon Valley has witnessed a dramatic shift in how large tech companies respond to employee activism and internal dissent. The tech industry, once known for its culture of encouraging open debate and political engagement, is now cracking down on employees who challenge company policies or express concerns about controversial business practices. Last month, two employees were quickly fired for interrupting an event featuring founder Bill Gates and CEO Satya Nadella to protest Microsoft's involvement in the Israel-Gaza war. By contrast, five years ago, Microsoft divested from an Israeli facial recognition startup suspected of monitoring Palestinian citizens, in part due to internal pressure. This incident is part of a broader industry trend. Across the tech industry, …