Microsoft executives remain committed to supplying tech to military - including AI

Tom Allen
Tom Allen
clock 29 October 2018 •
Pictured: Brad Smith explains the benefits of Microsoft's DoD collaboration to employees
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Pictured: Brad Smith explains the benefits of Microsoft's DoD collaboration to employees

President Brad Smith explained Microsoft's controversial decision in an open letter

Microsoft executives have explained why the firm will continue to supply its technology - including artificial intelligence - to the US Department of Defense, in an attempt to silence its critics. Employees...

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