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Microsoft aided Israel’s hostage rescue, denies tech used to harm civilians in Gaza

Microsoft says internal and external reviews found no misuse of its tech in Gaza, but confirms it provided emergency support to Israel after the October 7 Hamas terror attack

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.16.25

No glass ceiling for Haredim, says ultra-Orthodox top tech executive

Rabbi Yitzhak Kesselman, newly promoted to Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Global, says being Haredi never held him back in high-tech — and reflects on how far he’s come

Israel Wullman | 04.17.25

With Trump tariffs incoming, phones, laptops, earphones about to get much more expensive

Apple expected to be hit hardest by new duties among tech giants, but Google, Meta and Microsoft also face significant losses—even before any retaliatory levies are imposed on their products

Israel Wullman | 04.07.25

Ultra-Orthodox rabbi becomes a Microsoft corporate vice president: 'There were challenges and stigmas, of course'

Rabbi Yitzhak Kesselman, who grew up in a mixed Jewish-Arab neighborhood in Ramla, will lead the real-time data analytics division, managing around 400 employees; 'I've never seen a conflict between my work and my faith'

Israel Wolman | 03.16.25

Tech giants racing for nuclear energy: A strategic move or a risky bet?

Microsoft's deal to procure energy from once-shuttered nuclear plant highlights tech giants' growing reliance on nuclear power to meet soaring AI-driven energy demands; as global consumption surges, Google, Amazon and world governments ramp up nuclear investments

Dr. Amit Serusi | 02.20.25

Not just Google: Microsoft also was involved in Israel's Gaza military campaign

Microsoft was integrated in the Israeli defense establishment's efforts in Gaza after October 7, the British Guardian reveals; Documents indicate that IDF used the company's products and services, including its cloud and AI technologies

Daniela Ginsburg | 01.23.25

NY accountant says LinkedIn blocked account after he reported antisemitic posts

A Jewish CPA from New York, whose relatives were murdered on October 7, claims LinkedIn blocked his account after he repeatedly reported antisemitic content on the platform; He is now suing for damages and demanding the reinstatement of his account

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.05.25

Has AI become conscious? Researchers demand answers from Google and Microsoft

Ethical questions once confined to science fiction are now an urgent focus for philosophers and computer scientists, according to new report

Raphael Kahan | 12.12.24

Microsoft introduces 80 new AI features, including Israeli developments

At annual Ignite conference, Microsoft unveils dozens of new AI-powered features for its applications, including innovations developed by its R&D centers in Israel

Israel Wullman | 11.20.24

Which chip manufacturer will rule over the next generation of PCs?

Intel's recent unveiling of its Lunar Lake processor in Berlin underscores a pivotal shift in the computer chip industry; Once dominated by giants, the landscape is now shaped by AI advancements, with Intel, AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm leading the charge in an acutely competitive arena

Raphael Kahan | 09.30.24

ג'ף בזוס (מימין למעלה), ביל גייטס (משמאל למעלה), אילון מאסק, מארק צוקרברג

How the world's richest companies lost $1 trillion on Monday

The world's biggest tech companies and business lost over a trillion dollars in 24 hours after global markets plummeted on Monday, so did their CEOS and shareholders; Here is the full breakdown

ynet correspondents | 08.06.24

CrowdStrike שלוחת החברה בסאניוויל, קליפורניה

Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits banks, telecoms, media

Malfunctions believed to be from an update in CrowdStrike's software impacting global companies in a variety of areas including banking, healthcare and aviation; Israeli experts say could take days to recover, scope of computer systems' malfunction is unprecedented

Raphael Kahan, Reuters | 07.19.24

Nvidia surpasses Microsoft as world's largest publicly traded company

After riding the generative AI wave, the chip giant takes the lead from Microsoft by reaching a net worth of 3.3 trillion dollars

Calcalist | 06.19.24

French police officers stand guard near the Olympic rings which are displayed for the Paris 2024 Summer Games in Paris

Russian disinformation campaign takes aim at Paris Olympics, Microsoft says

Kremlin linked groups use falsified news sites, AI generated feature-length documentary film featuring known actors; campaign fabricate security threats amid Gaza war

Ynet, Reuters | 06.04.24

Microsoft: Iran's cyber army rallies behind Hamas after October 7 attack

New report by tech giant finds Iranian-aligned actors employ new technologies, such as AI, in marked surge in influence campaigns; no evidence of coordination between Tehran and Hamas during massacre itself

Raphael Kahan | 02.07.24