Israel tech

Experts warn of risks as next-generation AI moves toward autonomous decision-making

Leaders from Intel, Google, Rafael, and academia met in Haifa to discuss efficiency, regulation, and responsibility in advanced AI systems.

(From right): Rony Shalit, Dr. Nava Shaked, Professor Eduard Yakubov, and Samuel Goldberg
Intel research and development office in Matam business park in Haifa.

Intel’s new processor developed in Israel during Gaza War mirrors 2006 ‘miracle’ chip

Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.

Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion

Mobileye has agreed to acquire Mentee Robotics, a robotics startup also founded by Amnon Shashua

Israel's Mobileye buys CEO Shashua's Mentee Robotics for $900 million


'The first technological war': Inside the IDF Southern Command's digital battlefield systems

Technology in the 'Swords of Iron' war, including the contribution of the hi-tech sector, enabled precise, efficient multi-branch combat, revolutionizing IDF strategies.

 IDF soldiers from Unit 636, operating under the 36th Division, eliminate Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, October 9, 2024.

Israeli high-tech sees 30% drop in foreign investment amid war

This sharp drop, compared to the previous year, signals the war's significant impact on one of Israel's most vital industries.

 Israeli flags flutter at a business park housing hi-tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva.

Eretz Angels: The new investment club piling resources into Israel's periphery

Eretz Angel members will have the opportunity to invest in deep-tech technological ventures in Israel’s northern and southern communities.

 Eretz Angels: The new investment club piling resources into Israel's periphery

Startup Snapshot report: Embrace transparency, Israeli resilience prevails

What is the number one concern for investors? Lack of fundraising, the survey found.

 From left: Sidney Gottesman, CEO Finsec Innovation Lab; Nimrod Vromen, CEO Consiglieri; Yael Benjamin, Founder and CEO Startup Snapshot; Ori Schnitzer- Executive Director Zell Entrepreneurship Program; Moran Massad Hadar, Deloitte, Tech Sector Audit Partner.

US Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Israeli Cyber Industry - opinion

New visa restrictions instituted by the US target individuals involved in the misuse of cyber-offensive tools and having made financial gain from misuse

 NSO Group logo is shown on a smartphone which is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken May 4, 2022.

Ministries argue over giving Israeli hospitals permission to purchase more imaging devices

Tamar Chin, health liaison in the Treasury’s budget division, replied that her ministry weighs budget versus needs and that per-capita rates were recently updated.

A radiologist examines breast X-rays after a cancer prevention medical check-up at the Ambroise Pare hospital in Marseille

Travel tech startup Joyned secures $8 million investment for collaborative booking platform

The site allows users to collaboratively discuss and plan trips directly on the booking website.

 The Joyned team

Israeli start-up wins biggest ed-tech competition in the world

Israeli ed-tech company Storywizard won the award for its use of AI in the field of education.

From left to right: Nadav Yaron (Chief Product Officer of Storywizard), Ogden Mors (new CEO of Storywizard), Avi Warshavski (CEO of MindCET), Ofir Kerker (CTO of Storywizard)

Israel’s CHEQ to help Musk battle bots on X - opinion

X signed an agreement with CHEQ, which will assist it in dealing with the high rate of fake users. Apparently, Musk’s direct involvement with the Israeli company is what led to the quick deal close.

 ELON MUSK has described the high level of bots on the X platform as its biggest problem.

Israel, India partner on water-based startup accelerator

The objective will see both Indian and Israeli participants take part in a comprehensive water technology accelerator program.

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018