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Microsoft announcement highlights complicated relationship between Big Tech and war

Summary

Microsoft has limited the Israeli military's access to its technology because it found that Israel's Defense Ministry was using it for large-scale monitoring of Palestinians.

Key Facts

  • Microsoft made an announcement about changes to technology access.
  • The company limited technology use by Israel's military.
  • This restriction happened after finding out about mass surveillance use.
  • Israel's Defense Ministry was involved in the surveillance activities.
  • The decision relates to Microsoft's position on the ethical use of technology.

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