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Microsoft is defending its provision of Azure and AI technologies to the Israeli government, asserting that internal and external reviews have found no evidence of these tools being used to cause harm in Gaza. This follows protests from employees concerned about contracts with the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD). Microsoft maintains that its relationship with IMOD is a standard commercial agreement, subject to the company’s AI Code of Conduct, which includes requirements for human oversight and access controls. However, former employees associated with the ‘No Azure for Apartheid’ movement challenge Microsoft’s claims, pointing to reports of the Israeli military leveraging Azure and OpenAI for surveillance purposes. These dissenting voices also highlight the significant engineering support Microsoft reportedly provides to IMOD. The situation underscores the ongoing ethical debate surrounding the provision of advanced technology to military organizations and governments, particularly in conflict zones.