Stanford students sour on big-tech careers amid ethics concerns

University synonymous with Silicon Valley careers now sees long battle with companies over corporate culture

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September 24, 2021

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September 27, 2021

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A man in a Destructoid costume on his head as Stanford students sour on big tech careers amid ethics concerns

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