The documents exposing the Israeli military’s increased reliance on Microsoft’s cloud technology and artificial intelligence systems during the peak of the bombing of Gaza have been leaked.
From October 7, 2023, Microsoft will enhance its partnership with Israel’s defense agencies by providing better computing and storage services along with technical support hours worth at least $10 million. This deal was signed in a move to deepen collaboration with the IDF.
A joint investigation by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call, based on documents from Drop Site News, unveils Microsoft’s deep connections with the Israeli military, especially during the Gaza offensive in 2023.
The Israeli Defense Forces increasingly turned to large U.S. tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google to meet their technological needs during the conflict.
Leaked documents reveal that Microsoft’s products, mainly Azure cloud computing, are extensively used by various Israeli military units and intelligence agencies.
Microsoft’s involvement in highly sensitive and top-secret projects for the Israeli Ministry of Defense underscores the deep partnership between the company and the IDF.
While Microsoft has declined to comment on the revelations, the Israeli military’s increased use of AI-based services from tech giants like Microsoft during the conflict has raised concerns about the blending of civilian and military digital infrastructure.
The integration of Microsoft’s cloud and AI technologies into IDF operations has facilitated data analysis and storage for intelligence and combat purposes.
Microsoft’s extended partnership with the Israeli military, despite public scrutiny, highlights the ongoing collaboration between tech giants and defense agencies in modern warfare.
Source: www.theguardian.com
