Corporate Acknowledgment and Response
confirmed its sale of AI and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the , aiding in efforts to locate and rescue hostages, but found no evidence its technologies were used to target or harm people in Gaza.
In response to employee concerns and media reports, Microsoft launched an internal review and engaged an external firm for additional fact-finding, though details of the external firm and its report remain undisclosed.
Criticisms and Protests
Human rights groups and Microsoft employees raise concerns over the use of AI in military operations, fearing flawed systems could lead to innocent casualties, and criticize Microsoft's continued contracts with Israel.
Protests by Microsoft employees, including disruptions at company events and public calls to cut contracts with the , highlight internal dissent over the company's involvement in the conflict.