Microsoft publicly acknowledged that it provided AI and cloud services, including its Azure platform, to the Israeli military during the war in Gaza, assisting in efforts to locate and rescue hostages. However, the company said it found no evidence that its technologies were used to target or harm people in Gaza.
This marks Microsoft’s first public admission of involvement in the conflict. In response to employee concerns and media scrutiny, the company launched an internal review and hired an external firm to investigate, though it has not disclosed the firm or its findings.
Microsoft emphasized it offered support with strict oversight and claimed to have followed its ethical principles, while admitting it lacks full visibility into how its tools are used on external servers or via third-party providers.
Human rights groups and former employees criticized the move, arguing the statement was more about public image than accountability. Activists like the group “No Azure for Apartheid” demanded full transparency. Meanwhile, experts noted the growing influence of tech firms in global military operations, with Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and others providing similar services to militaries around the world.
Credit – CGTN
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