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

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873 points helsinkiandrew | 4 comments | 25 Sep 25 15:06 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
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codeulike ◴[25 Sep 25 15:22 UTC] No.45373831[source]▶
“I want to note our appreciation for the reporting of the Guardian,” [Microsoft’s vice-chair and president, Brad Smith] wrote, noting that it had brought to light “information we could not access in light of our customer privacy commitments”. He added: “Our review is ongoing.”

Its interesting that they seem to be saying they dont know the full details of how their customers are using Azure, due to privacy commitments.

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williamdclt ◴[25 Sep 25 15:45 UTC] No.45374241[source]▶
I don't know if it's _true_, but it seems right? I don't want Microsoft to have this level of visibility into my usage of Azure, just like I don't want my phone provider to eavesdrop on my conversations. I'm no privacy ayatollah, but this seems like a reasonable amount of privacy from Microsoft
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1. ngcazz ◴[25 Sep 25 16:11 UTC] No.45374654[source]▶
Well, the average org isn't out there literally committing genocide
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2. buellerbueller ◴[25 Sep 25 16:46 UTC] No.45375235[source]▶
The UN says differently. Should I just take Israel's word for it?
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3. fahhem ◴[25 Sep 25 19:40 UTC] No.45377924{4}[source]▶
Bad Hasbara copy paste. Not the good kind that mentions Matt Lieb or Daniel Mate either
4. ngcazz ◴[26 Sep 25 08:04 UTC] No.45383988{4}[source]▶
"Don't take Israel's word for it. Take this far-right pro-war website's word instead!"