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EU weighs pausing parts of landmark AI act in face of US and big tech pressure, FT reports

The European Commission proposes to pause parts of AI legislation following months of urging from tech giants such as Meta and Alphabet and pressure from the Trump administration.

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AI burns electricity at a dizzying rate – Israeli start-up raises $11 million to solve it

Adam Scott Bellos is seen presenting the Herzl AI at the Friends of Zion Museum.

Back from the dead: Herzl AI makes its debut at Friends of Zion Museum

Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

Playing with peace of mind: Lenovo’s gaming laptop has you covered | review


China races the U.S.: Unveils new AI military applications | report

China aims to close the AI gap with the U.S., unveiling autonomous military tools. "DeepSeek collaborates with us and will likely keep supporting military operations."

AI-Powered Robotic Dogs in China.

Samsung announced Galaxy XR glasses integrated with artificial intelligence

Samsung’s much-talked-about glasses, which had already appeared at previous events as a prototype, have been officially announced.

Galaxy XR

Names of five out of six million Jews killed in Holocaust now identified, AI can help identify more

Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan said reaching the five million milestone was a reminder of an unfinished obligation.

Visitors tour an exhibition, ahead of Israel's national Holocaust memorial day at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in Jerusalem April 23, 2025.

The Israeli start-up teaching AI to sell and talk like a human

While many firms rely on cold sales automation, Israeli startup AnyBiz uses AI agents that understand people, respond in real time, and adjust tone to the other party’s mood.

Robot on a phone call.

"We are only at the beginning of the revolution": Israel innovation authority on AI & quantum

Dr. Alon Stopel reveals the fields that will change Israel, explains why countries invest billions in technology, and warns: "We need to rethink where Israel should be".

Lior Novik and Dr. Alon Stopel.

Nvidia nears record $5t. valuation as AI boom powers meteoric rise

Nvidia is poised to become the first $5 trillion firm, as soaring AI chip demand and US supercomputer deals push shares to new heights.

 Nvidia logo is seen in this illustration created on January 27, 2025.

YouTube presents: An AI tool that detects fake use of creators’ faces

YouTube’s new AI tool lets creators detect unauthorized use of their likeness and manage it directly in YouTube Studio. It will roll out to all Partner Program members by January 2026.

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PayPal strikes payments wallet deal with OpenAI's ChatGPT, shares surge

PayPal partners with OpenAI to enable ChatGPT shopping, allowing users to make purchases directly within the AI tool. Shares surge as the company raises its outlook.

(Illustrative) Cellphones displaying PayPal and ChatGPT logos.

A new web series from the creators of My Trip

My Trip launches “Moments in Time” – an original six-part web series that reveals the moments that shaped human history, blending art, cinema, and technological innovation.

“Moments in Time”

Robot dogs and AI drone swarms: How China could use DeepSeek for an era of war

Chinese military entities are investing in increasingly autonomous battlefield technology

Chinese robot dogs

How old are you really? New AI tool reveals your body’s true age - Study

Although chronological age is the most commonly used measure, it doesn’t capture the individual complexities of aging.

The aging process