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Tech Giants Google and Microsoft Strengthen AI Ties with Israeli Military

Tech Giants Google and Microsoft Strengthen AI Ties with Israeli Military
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  • Google and Microsoft supplied tech tools to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
  • Microsoft provided cloud services and struck $10m deals to support IDF operations.
  • Google aimed to outbid Amazon for artificial intelligence contracts with the IDF.
  • Protests arose over Google and Microsoft’s involvement in the Israeli-Gaza conflict.
  • Microsoft's Azure was crucial for the IDF's military activities during the war.
  • OpenAI tools were used by the IDF via Microsoft services during military operations.
  • The events underline the increasing collaboration between tech giants and militaries.
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