US EditionMicrosoft Says It Provided AI to Israeli Military for War but Denies Use to Harm People in Gaza
- Microsoft confirmed that it has supplied advanced AI and cloud computing solutions to Israel’s armed forces amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, including a $133 million contract and a significant increase in usage following the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- The provision followed the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, after which the Israeli military escalated its use of Microsoft Azure and OpenAI technology for mass surveillance and intelligence activities.
- Microsoft stated its internal and external reviews found no evidence its technologies were used to harm people in Gaza, despite employee protests, scrutiny from rights groups, and reports of extensive civilian deaths.
- The Israeli military’s Azure system reportedly stores over 13.6 petabytes of data and transcribes communications, enabling expanded military operations, while Microsoft emphasized responsible AI use and oversight in its contracts.
- Microsoft’s role has sparked internal dissent and external criticism, with employee groups demanding transparency and questioning ethics, as deaths in Gaza and Lebanon exceed 50,000 amid allegations of genocide and apartheid practices.
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Microsoft Sold AI to Israeli Military for Hostage Search and Rescue
Microsoft sold advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing capabilities to the Israeli military, the company has acknowledged. In a blog post on its website, the company said that it had provided the services to Israel’s defense ministry in the weeks following the terror attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. Microsoft said the additional capabilities were “limited emergency support” provided to “help rescue hostages.” The move came in the immediate …
Microsoft admits it sold Israel AI technology during Hamas war: ‘No evidence Azure was used to harm people’
Acknowledging its involvement in the war, Microsoft said its relationship with the Israeli military “is structured as a standard commercial relationship” where the customer is bound by all its policies.
Microsoft says it provided AI to Israel for Gaza war but denies use to harm Palestinians
Microsoft acknowledged its deep involvement in the Gaza war for the first time, but did not directly address questions about precisely how the Israeli military is using its technologies
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