Former Microsoft DEI Lead Accuses Executive Leadership of Toxicity as Tech Giant Shuts Down Major Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team,

Microsoft reportedly shut down a major diversity, equity, and inclusion team, and the team's former lead sent an internal email accusing the company's executive leadership of "investigated and evidenced discrimination, harassment, and toxicity." The email stated that the lead's role and team were eliminated due to "changing business needs." The email asserts that DEI programs are dangerous across businesses as some see the work as no longer being "business critical." Microsoft had pledged to increase representation and invest $150 million in DEI initiatives by 2025.