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‘Mass surveillance of civilians’: Microsoft cuts off Israeli Defense Ministry after spying investigation

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Microsoft reduces Israel's access to cloud and AI products over reports of mass surveillance in Gaza

Microsoft said it has disabled services to a unit within the Israeli military after a company review had determined its artificial intelligence and cloud computing products were being used to help carry out mass surveillance of Palestinians

The Independent UK

Microsoft blocks Israeli military from some services after investigation finds 'evidence that supports' allegations of mass surveillance in Gaza

A report by The Guardian in August alleged close ties between Microsoft and Israeli military intelligence.

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Microsoft moves to block Israeli military from using some Azure cloud and AI services

After months of protests and reporting, Microsoft will now block the Israeli military from using some of its services.

Windows Central

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians

Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project

The Guardian - UK

Trump To Meet Arab Leaders Before Netanyahu Amid Israel Strikes, Western Nations Recognizing Palestinian State: Report

President Donald Trump will meet with a select group of Arab and Muslim leaders to discuss potential strategies for resolving the Gaza conflict.

Benzinga

Microsoft announces "world's most powerful data center" in latest billion-dollar AI spending splurge

The “world’s most powerful AI data center” will open its first facility in early 2026.

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What is new in UK-US tech deal and what will it mean for the British economy?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Microsoft announce investments as part of multibillion-dollar package alongside Trump visit

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, OpenAI and others pledge $42 billion in U.K. AI investment

U.S. tech giants, including Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, are committing $42 billion to build out the UK's AI infrastructure.

Fortune

Microsoft unveils record £22 billion investment in UK over next four years

Half the investment will be dedicated to capital expenditure on the UK’s AI and cloud infrastructure

Evening Standard

UK and US strike tech deal as Trump arrives for state visit

The ‘tech prosperity deal’ will see the UK and US co-operate in areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear power.

Evening Standard

Marshall president and wife make $50M gift to university to promote eliminating student debt

Marshall University says its president, Brad Smith, and his wife, Alys Smith, have made a $50 million gift to the university to promote a program aimed at eliminating student debt

The Independent UK

The Latest: Kash Patel confronts Senate questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing

FBI Director Kash Patel is confronting skeptical Democrats at a Senate hearing Tuesday, touting his leadership of the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency and facing questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing, the case against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the firings of senior FBI officials who have…

The Independent UK

Microsoft Employees 'Smart Enough' Not To 'Break Into Buildings,' Says Brad Smith Amid Gaza Protest Firing, Azure Misuse Probe: Report

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith justified employee terminations following Gaza-related office protests while announcing an external investigation into alleged Israeli military misuse of Azure cloud services for Palestinian surveillance.

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International Business Times UK

Microsoft Workers Now Need Special Clearance To Enter Executive Buildings After Brad Smith Office Occupation

Following a protest in which workers occupied a top executive's office, Microsoft implemented stricter security measures.

The Independent UK

Microsoft fires two employees after activists stage Gaza protest in president’s office

Campaign group No Azure for Apartheid staged demonstration at the tech giant’s headquarters in Richmond, Washington

PC Gamer

Microsoft locks down HQ as anti-Israel protesters live stream themselves storming the company president's office

Microsoft's alleged involvement with the Israeli military prompted the protest.

Euronews

Microsoft fires employees after protest in president's office

Police arrested 7 people after they occupied the office of Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, as protests continue over the company's ties to the Israel Defence Forces during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Benzinga

Brad Smith Vows Investigation As Microsoft Calls In FBI To Track Protests Amid Mounting Backlash Over Israel Defense Contracts

On Tuesday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) president Brad Smith reaffirmed the company's pledge to investigate claims that its Azure cloud and AI services were used by Israel's military in Gaza. This comes as the tech giant continues to face protests and has reportedly asked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to…

PC Gamer

Protestors occupy Microsoft president's office as opposition to the company's dealings with the Israeli military continue to escalate

Microsoft's Building 34 was locked down following the occupation.

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Are retro appliances finally going out of style? Designers weigh in on whether the retro look is truly timeless

Trends come and go, but are retro kitchen appliances going out of style? The experts share their thoughts

Euronews

After the trade deal..., Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

Euronews

Meta won’t sign EU’s AI Code, but who will?

The rules on general purpose artificial intelligence will enter into force on 2 August.

Euronews

Microsoft to make Notre-Dame ‘digital twin’ and boost its European languages for its AI models

The project will also digitise historic opera sets and millions of artefacts with leading French cultural institutions.

TechRadar

Microsoft is spending $4 billion to push AI in schools, universities and more

Microsoft pledges to spend $4 billion upskilling today's youth, so they have the skills for tomorrow's AI economy.

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