The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/microsoft/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:15:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Microsoft | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/microsoft/ 32 32 Microsoft Israel head ousted reportedly over IDF’s controversial use of cloud tech https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-israel-head-ousted-reportedly-over-idfs-controversial-use-of-cloud-tech/ Wed, 13 May 2026 15:20:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822573 Alon Haimovich's departure comes after the US tech giant, over the past year, conducted a review into the alleged unethical use of its cloud platform for surveillance of Palestinians

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]]> Microsoft slapped with EU complaint over alleged storage of Israeli surveillance data https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-slapped-with-complaint-over-alleged-storage-of-israeli-surveillance-data/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:48:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704675 Software giant accused of enabling 'surveillance, targeting, and occupation' of Palestinians; it reportedly cut IDF unit's access to Azure in September after Guardian report

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]]> Trump’s $300m ballroom backed by tech, crypto giants — and two Israeli billionaires https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-300m-ballroom-backed-by-tech-crypto-giants-and-two-israeli-billionaires/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:58:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687659 White House donor list features US president's Palm Beach neighbors, major US corporations, and high-profile figures including Miriam Adelson and Isaac Perlmutter

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]]> Nvidia and Microsoft ranked as 2 best tech firms to work for in Israel in 2025 war year https://www.timesofisrael.com/nvidia-and-microsoft-ranked-as-2-best-tech-firms-to-work-for-in-israel-in-2025-war-year/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:54:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3676549 Ranking by Dun & Bradstreet finds preferences shifted in the wake of Gaza war as employees sought stable workplaces supporting reserve soldiers and families in crisis periods

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]]> Microsoft said to block IDF from cloud system over use in surveillance of Palestinians https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-said-to-block-idf-from-cloud-system-over-use-in-surveillance-of-palestinians/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:41:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3650187 Report says tech giant told army that unit 8200 'violated terms of service' in storing of phone recordings; military officials say unit backed data up ahead of time, no info lost

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]]> Microsoft fires 4 workers for on-site protests over company’s ties to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-fires-4-workers-for-on-site-protests-over-companys-ties-to-israel/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:06:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3629801 After protesters occupied president's office this week to decry alleged use of Azure software by Israel, tech giant says the demonstration seriously breached its policies

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]]> Protesters occupy Microsoft’s office, demand it cut ties with Israel; 7 arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-occupy-microsofts-office-demand-it-cut-ties-with-israel-7-arrested/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:24:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3628495 Protesting Israel's use of the Azure cloud computing software, anti-Israel activist group called No Azure for Apartheid also demands US tech giant pay reparations to Palestinians

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]]> Microsoft denies claim its AI tech was used by IDF during war to target Gazans https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-denies-claim-its-ai-tech-was-used-by-idf-during-war-to-target-gazans/ Sun, 18 May 2025 20:21:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3551762 Tech giant says that after a thorough review, in response to protests from workers, it found no evidence that its Azure and AI tech have been used to plan strikes in Gaza

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]]> 2 Microsoft workers say they were fired for protest over provision of services to IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-microsoft-workers-say-they-were-fired-for-protest-over-provision-of-services-to-idf/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:59:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3520498 Tech giant tells first employee who interrupted 50th anniversary celebration her actions were designed to 'gain notoriety'; second protester, who recently resigned, sacked right away

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]]> Microsoft boots workers from meeting with CEO for protesting sale of services to IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-boots-workers-from-meeting-with-ceo-for-protesting-sale-of-services-to-idf/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:19:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3491329 5 workers wear shirts reading 'Does our code kill kids, Satya?' over provision of AI, cloud services, as recent report claimed army used Microsoft models to select bombing targets

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]]> Global tech outage eases, but it could take days to resolve widespread disruptions https://www.timesofisrael.com/global-tech-outage-eases-but-could-take-days-to-resolve-widespread-disruptions/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 09:16:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3335702 One of the largest such computer system incidents grounds flights, forces broadcasters off air and leaves customers without access to services such as healthcare and banking

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]]> Massive tech outage disrupts global air travel and banking, impacts Israeli hospitals https://www.timesofisrael.com/tech-outage-disrupts-global-air-travel-and-banking-impacts-israeli-hospitals/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:02:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3335201 Health Ministry says ambulances rerouted away from impacted medical centers, no concerns for patient care; worldwide problems appear linked to IT security software CrowdStrike

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]]> Microsoft, Meta and Google’s Waze provide tech for Holocaust remembrance projects https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-meta-and-googles-waze-pitch-in-tech-for-holocaust-remembrance-projects/ Thu, 02 May 2024 19:48:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3280957 Ahead of Yom Hashoah, Microsoft rolls out AI platform for Zikaron Basalon events with survivors; Google's Waze navigation app will map 1,200 meeting locations across Israel

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]]> US rivals including Iran, North Korea using generative AI in offensive cyber ops https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-rivals-including-iran-north-korea-using-generative-ai-in-offensive-cyber-ops/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:48:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3224205 Microsoft publishes report on instances of those countries, along with Russia and China, using its tech and that of partner OpenAI in attacks

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]]> OpenAI brings back Sam Altman as CEO, days after firing him https://www.timesofisrael.com/openai-brings-back-sam-altman-as-ceo-days-after-firing-him/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:55:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3160403 Shuffle at the top of company that made ChatGPT will see reinstated co-founder answer to different board of directors than panel that pushed him out

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