In a world where many of us are trying to make greener choices, it's natural to expect big tech companies to lead the way. After all, they have the resources and innovation to make a real difference.

But sometimes, happenings behind closed doors tell a different story. Case in point: a new revelation of allegations about Microsoft.

What's happening?

Microsoft has been caught in a surprising double standard, according to reports by The Atlantic and Futurism.

While publicly boasting about plans to become "carbon negative" by 2030, the Atlantic report said the corporation has secretly been selling custom AI services to big oil giants. These AI tools are designed to help petroleum companies maximize profits and predict optimal drilling locations.

According to whistleblowers and internal documents, Microsoft has pitched wild promises to companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron. One 2022 proposal claimed its AI could boost ExxonMobil's annual revenue by a staggering $1.4 billion, the Atlantic reported.

Why are Microsoft's double standards concerning?

This revelation exposes a glaring contradiction between Microsoft's public image and private actions. While championing sustainability and promising to reduce its carbon impact, the tech giant is simultaneously helping oil and gas companies extract more resources — the very activities driving our planet's overheating.

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