Microsoft Confirms Provision of AI and Cloud Services to Israeli Military

Microsoft has confirmed that it sold AI and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the ongoing war in Gaza, though it denies its technology was used to harm people. The cloud company released a statement on May 15 in response to "concerns from our employees and the public" about the use of Microsoft Azure and AI services by the Israeli military.

The company said that it has conducted an internal review and engaged with an external firm for additional fact-finding. "Based on these reviews, including interviewing dozens of employees and assessing documents, we have found no evidence to date that Microsoft’s Azure and AI technologies have been used to target or harm people in the conflict in Gaza."

Microsoft acknowledged that it provides the Israel Ministry of Defense with "software, professional services, Azure cloud services, and Azure AI services, including language translation," as well as working with the Israeli government to protect its "national cyberspace against external threats."