Microsoft acknowledged providing AI and cloud services to the Israeli military during the recent conflict to aid in activities like hostage-rescue operations.
The revelation came to light following an investigation reporting a significant rise in the military's use of commercial AI products after attacks by Hamas in October 2023.
There is no evidence that Microsoft's technology was directly employed to target or harm Palestinian civilians, but critics argue that the company lacks visibility into the full use of its products once deployed.
The involvement of tech giants like Microsoft and Google in providing services to military forces has led to debates on corporate accountability in ensuring compliance with humanitarian principles.