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Microsoft 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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