Tech Summit Organizer Resigns Amid Controversy Over Israel War Crimes Accusations
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Paddy Cosgrave, the organizer of the Web Summit, has resigned following backlash over his online comments accusing Israel of war crimes. Cosgrave apologized for his remarks, stating that they had become a distraction from the event. Tech giants Google and Meta, along with other companies and event headliners, have announced their boycott of the Web Summit in response to Cosgrave's remarks. The organization plans to appoint a new CEO, and the event will proceed as planned.
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