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Microsoft has ceased using China-based engineers to support US Department of Defense cloud systems following an investigation by ProPublica. The investigation revealed concerns about the vulnerability of sensitive data due to minimal US oversight of these engineers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that foreign engineers should not access DoD systems. Microsoft claims its actions comply with US government regulations, though concerns remain about the adequacy of security measures. The change comes after pressure from Senator Tom Cotton and the revelation that the practice was critical to Microsoft winning federal contracts.

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