Microsoft Reiterates Israel Probe Pledge After In-Office Protest

Microsoft Corp. has reiterated its pledge to investigate reports that Israel used the company's technology to select bombing targets. This comes after protesters occupied the office of Microsoft President Brad Smith, demanding that the company sever its ties with Israel. Smith condemned the actions of the protesters, stating that while the company takes the allegations seriously and will investigate them thoroughly, the occupying of his office was an unacceptable form of protest. He emphasized that Microsoft is committed to ensuring its technology is not misused and that it will take appropriate action based on the findings of its investigation. The investigation is in response to reports that Israel used Microsoft's technology to select bombing targets, which has raised concerns about the ethical use of technology. Microsoft has vowed to take this matter seriously and to be transparent about its findings and any subsequent actions it may take.