Microsoft made changes to its practices after concerns that China-based engineers were involved in maintaining Department of Defense cloud computing systems. Previously, the system used 'digital escorts', which were U.S. citizens with security clearances, but sometimes these escorts lacked the necessary technical expertise. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized that foreign engineers should not access DoD systems. Microsoft's chief communications officer confirmed that no China-based teams would provide technical assistance for DoD cloud services moving forward.
"In response to concerns raised earlier this week about US-supervised foreign engineers, Microsoft has made changes to our support for US Government customers to assure that no China-based engineering teams are providing technical assistance for DoD Government cloud and related services."
"Foreign engineers - from any country, including of course China - should NEVER be allowed to maintain or access DoD systems."
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