Microsoft restricts services to Israel amid surveillance controversy

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Microsoft has halted some of its cloud and AI services to Israel's Ministry of Defense following reports that Israel used these services for mass surveillance of Palestinians, with evidence suggesting the data was stored in Microsoft data centers in Europe. Microsoft is reviewing the situation to ensure compliance with its terms of service and ethical standards.
- Microsoft blocks Israel's use of some services after review over mass surveillance of Palestinians CBS News
- Update on ongoing Microsoft review The Official Microsoft Blog
- Why has Microsoft cut Israel off from some of its services? Al Jazeera
- Microsoft terminates services for Israeli military after investigation into mass surveillance of Palestinians CNN
- Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians The Guardian
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