Microsoft’s $75 Billion Azure Revenue Masks Costly Expansion and Workforce Juggles

Microsoft recently announced that its flagship Azure cloud platform has crossed the $75 billion annual revenue mark, representing a robust 34% growth over the previous year. At first glance, this seems like a victory for American innovation and leadership in technology. However, a deeper look exposes a story of expensive expansion, relentless capital spending, and unsettling personnel moves that deserve closer scrutiny. Is Microsoft Prioritizing Infrastructure Over American Workers? The company has been aggressively scaling its data center footprint — boasting more than 400 facilities across six continents — to dominate the cloud computing and artificial intelligence markets. CEO Satya...