Microsoft Says There’s ‘No Evidence’ Its Azure and AI Models Have Harmed People in Gaza

Once again, Big Tech is under scrutiny for its role in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Recently, Microsoft’s sale of artificial intelligence models and cloud computing services to the Israeli military prompted a series of worker-led protests. But now, Microsoft says there’s no evidence that its products have been used to harm people in Gaza. At least not as far as Microsoft can examine. On Thursday, Microsoft announced that it conducted internal and external reviews into the Israel Ministry Defense’s use of its products, writing, “We take these concerns seriously.” The company went on to add that it “found no evidence to date that Microsoft’s Azure and AI technologies have been used to target or harm people in the conflict in Gaza.” Microsoft did not clarify which company it contracted with for external review. Nor did it provide details about the process outside of stating that it included “interviewing dozens of employees and assessing documents.” However, the company added ... Read full article.