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No. 7: Assaf Rappaport: The man behind Wiz, the Israeli company that revolutionized cloud security

From that napkin-signed seed round to a $32b. exit six years later, Rappaport’s arc marks a point of strength for Israel’s tech sector.

Wiz founder Assaf Rapaport.
 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

Australia seeks to curb social media algorithms with new feed choice law

The future of AI software development may not be about who can generate the most code, but who can decide which code is worth trusting.

UN rights chief warns AI could pose ‘existential’ risk to humanity, urges companies to reduce risks

US President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Google Maps will show 'Lake America' for US users, 'Lake Ontario' for Canadian users


China's Moonshot AI negotiates Microsoft, Amazon, Google over Kimi K3 revenue sharing - report

IPO-bound Moonshot is seeking up to a 30% share of revenue generated from K3-related services on Microsoft's Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud.

Founder of Moonshot AI Yang Zhilin delivers a speech at a conference of 2026 Zhongguancun forum, in Beijing, China March 25, 2026.

The company collapsed - then sold its employees' messages to Google for $10 Million

Bankrupt Spirit Airlines sold millions of employee messages and internal files to Google for $10M, providing real-world data for AI training.

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Google pulls AI generation feature out of satellite maps after fears of misuse, misinformation

In its original announcement on Thursday, Google stated that the feature could "bring history to life," or "give your favorite place a makeover."

FILE PHOTO: Google's logo during the CERAWeek energy conference 2026 in Houston, Texas, U.S., March 24, 2026.

One in three startups at Google’s cybersecurity forum are Israeli, organizers announce

Of the 33 startups selected for Google’s top cybersecurity program, 11 are either founded in Israel or led by Israeli entrepreneurs.

Google's Gemini Startup Forum: Cybersecurity.

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 with wider screen, lower price in Israel with local carrier deals

The phones’ starting prices are generally lower than those announced during last year’s launch, although the difference varies by model and storage capacity.

The three-phone foldable lineup also includes the Galaxy Z Flip8, with Israeli launch prices beginning at NIS 4,000.

Thousands of Google employees demand fair layoffs

Over 4,500 Google employees signed a petition against the wave of cuts, demanding a more predictable and fair termination process.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai

How AI SEO companies are changing local business visibility

AI search optimization companies are reshaping how local businesses win visibility through trust signals, Google Maps, AI search, and digital authority.

AI is transforming how local businesses are discovered, trusted, and chosen.

Jewish success in AI is fueling an old debate about antisemitism - opinion

The poem asks God to choose another people, saying that the Jews have no more blood to sacrifice. They have run out of prayers and “have paid for every letter of the Ten Commandments..."

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Turning ideas into products: Mekorot, Commit, and Google Cloud's innovation hackathon

Areas examined included improving the reliability of water supply, streamlining operational and control processes

Hackathon, held at Google’s offices, with joint teams from Mekorot and Google Cloud

Alphabet takes its place in the Dow Jones industrial average

"Alphabet’s inclusion in the Dow reflects its shift toward AI and tech-driven markets amid global uncertainty."