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Microsoft Reduces Israel's Access To Cloud And AI Products Over Reports Of Mass Surveillance In Gaza

An AP investigation in February showed that Israeli military’s use of Microsoft products skyrocketed after a deadly attack by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023.

Washington: Microsoft said Thursday it had disabled services to a unit within the Israeli military after a company review had determined its artificial intelligence and cloud computing products were being used to help carry out mass surveillance of Palestinians.

The action comes after The Associated Press and The Guardian published reports earlier this year revealing how the Israeli Ministry of Defense had been using Microsoft’s Azure platform to aid in the war in Gaza and occupation of the Wes

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