Elon Musk questions Microsoft CEO over alleged hiring bias in gaming division

timesnownews.com November 29, 2024, 10:01 AM UTC

Elon Musk has challenged Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella over alleged hiring bias in the company's gaming division. Musk's comments followed claims by influencer Ian Miles Cheong, who accused Microsoft of excluding white applicants from job opportunities. Musk tagged Nadella in a post stating that the alleged hiring practices are illegal. Cheong's claims suggested that Microsoft has a mandate against hiring white individuals, which has sparked further debate about diversity in the gaming industry. This controversy comes after previous discussions among Microsoft employees about inclusivity. Musk has previously criticized what he sees as discrimination against white applicants in gaming.


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