Microsoft restricts Israeli military's access to surveillance technology amid review
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Microsoft has cut off Israel's military's access to its technology after an investigation revealed that Israeli military unit 8200 used Microsoft Azure to store and analyze mass surveillance data of Palestinians, violating the company's terms of service. The decision follows public pressure and internal reviews, marking a rare instance of a US tech company restricting services to the Israeli military amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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- Microsoft disables services to Israel defense unit after review Reuters
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