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Hegseth Closes Microsoft’s ‘Digital Escort’ Program After Pentagon Systems Were Accessible to Chinese Programmers

Hegseth Closes Microsoft’s 'Digital Escort' Program After Pentagon Systems Were Accessible to Chinese Programmers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that the Pentagon has ended Microsoft’s decade-old “digital escorts” program. This initiative allowed Chinese engineers, monitored by U.S. contractors, to work on sensitive defense cloud systems. Hegseth stated that the Department of Defense (DOD) is conducting an audit and an investigation to evaluate the program’s implications for national […]

Microsoft’s program allowed China access to Pentagon information

Microsoft's program allowed China access to Pentagon information

Concerns Over Microsoft and Chinese Engineers in Defense Systems It’s a situation that feels surreal, almost like a scene from a satire. Microsoft, a major player in tech, has entrusted some of America’s most sensitive defense data to Chinese engineers who are tasked with maintaining its Pentagon computer systems. These contractors are involved in critical […]

The Department of Defense needs to examine Microsoft’s employment of Chinese engineers in Pentagon systems.

The Department of Defense needs to examine Microsoft's employment of Chinese engineers in Pentagon systems.

Sen. Cotton Raises Concerns Over Microsoft’s Use of Chinese Engineers Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) is seeking information from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding Microsoft’s engagement of Chinese engineers for maintaining cloud computing systems for the Pentagon. He warns that this practice might “expose our country’s most sensitive data to foreign enemies.” In a letter shared […]

How Microsoft’s AI Assisted the Israeli Military in Its Conflict with Gaza

Microsoft has recently admitted to providing artificial intelligence and cloud services to the Israeli military amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The company noted that these services aided in efforts to locate and rescue hostages from the region. In a blog post, Microsoft detailed that it supplied the Israeli military with various tools, including software, […]

FTC’s Appeal to Prevent Microsoft’s Purchase of Activision Blizzard Fails

FTC Loses Appeal on Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard The FTC has faced a setback in its efforts to block Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. A panel from the Court of Appeals has upheld the earlier decision denying the FTC’s request for an injunction that would prevent Microsoft from completing the deal. This […]

Bitcoin’s Quantum Race: Can It Survive Microsoft’s Majorana? – Bitcoinist

Is Quantum Computing threatening Bitcoin faster than expected? On Wednesday, Microsoft announced its first quantum computing chip, called “Majorana 1.” The tech community has long speculated about Google's next-generation quantum efforts, and while it is often referred to as “Willow,” Microsoft's announcement focused on looming questions. Microsoft said Majorana 1 is leveraging a new topology […]

DeepSeek hired talent from Microsoft’s controversial AI research lab in China

Multiple DeepSeek employees – fledgling chatbots, a Chinese chatbot that spurred a trillion dollar selling on US tech stocks last month – previously, Microsoft's skills in the controversial artificial intelligence lab in China I polished it. At least four current Deepseek employees, including the chief of the main division, previously worked at Microsoft Research Asia. […]