Gemini
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gemini, translated into English and compared across sources. 31 recent stories.
Report Claims Major AI Chatbots Lean Left on Political Questions
A Washington Post report says several leading chatbots show political bias, with ChatGPT most often producing left-leaning answers in a 29-question test. OpenAI and Anthropic reje…
OpenAI Unveils Its First In-House AI Chip to Reduce Dependence on Nvidia
OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeño, its first in-house AI chip developed with Broadcom. The company says the chip is meant to power inference, improve efficiency, and reduce dependence…
Meta is building a prediction-market app to rival Polymarket
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has ordered development of a standalone prediction-market app called Arena, aimed at competing with Polymarket and Kalshi. The app is still experimental…
UN study warns AI boom could strain water, power and waste systems
A UN study says AI’s rapid growth could sharply increase global water, electricity and land use, while producing millions of tons of e-waste by 2030. It urges governments, compani…
Apple Unveils Siri AI, but Investors Stay Skeptical
Apple unveiled Siri AI at WWDC 2026, aiming to prove it can compete in artificial intelligence after delays and criticism. Shares fell about 1.9% after the event and another 2% th…
Israeli Startup Lets Small Businesses Make AI Ads in 30 Seconds
ADVISION360, an Israeli startup founded in June 2025 by Zehavor Shirbi and Shai Tovim, lets small businesses create Hebrew AI ads in about 30 seconds and play them on in-store scr…
Nobel winner John Jumper leaves Google DeepMind for Anthropic
John Jumper, a Google DeepMind vice president and 2024 Nobel Prize winner, is leaving Google to join Anthropic. He announced the move on X, and DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis pra…
BYD ATTO 3 Gets Faster, Better Equipped, and Cheaper Than Before
China’s regulators are trying to stop a destructive price war among automakers. In Israel, the updated BYD ATTO 3 arrives with far better performance and equipment, yet a lower pr…
Google Launches Gemini Spark in Israel, an AI Agent That Works in the Background
Google has launched Gemini Spark in Israel, a personal AI agent for Ultra subscribers that can work autonomously with Gmail, Google Docs and Google Calendar. It can analyze spendi…
Study Finds General AI Outperforms Specialized Medical Tools
A Nature Medicine study found that general AI models, including GPT and Gemini, outperformed specialized medical tools on knowledge tests, physician-alignment tasks and real clini…
OpenAI Recruits AI Pioneer Noam Shazeer After Google’s Costly Return
Noam Shazeer, one of the key minds behind the transformer architecture, is leaving Google and joining OpenAI. Google had paid about $2.7 billion in 2024 to bring him back through…
Google unveils its first Gemini-powered home speaker
Google introduced the Google Home Speaker, its first Gemini-based AI speaker for the home, on Wednesday night. It goes on pre-order for $99.99 and will reach stores later this mon…
Rare painting bought for under $100 sells for more than $250,000 after AI identification
Helen Plotkin bought a mysterious painting in a White Plains thrift store in 1966 for under $100 and kept it in her home for nearly 60 years. In 2026, Google Gemini helped identif…
Google rolls out Android 17 with new multitasking, security and AI features
Google has started rolling out Android 17 to eligible Pixel devices, with broader availability from other makers expected in 2026. The update adds new multitasking, recording, sec…
Small Businesses Are Replacing Routine Staff Work With AI Agents
Small businesses in Israel are adopting AI agents for customer service and sales, often for about $200 a month. Business owners and industry figures say the tools are already redu…
Wiz Co-Founder Says AI Is Forcing a Full Reset in Cybersecurity
Wiz co-founder Ami Luttwak said AI is transforming cybersecurity so quickly that companies must rethink their entire response model. Speaking at Globes’ TECH IL conference after W…
How an Israeli startup shifted from content moderation to AI safety
ActiveFence, the Israeli startup founded in 2018, began as a content-moderation company and has since pivoted into AI safety. After ChatGPT’s launch, it started helping companies…
FBI and Google dismantle Chinese phishing network that used AI to evade defenses
The FBI, Google, and Lumen shut down Outsider Enterprise, a Chinese phishing network that used AI to build scam sites and steal data. Prosecutors say the operation caused about $1…
Neymar, Cape Verde and Curacao Drive World Cup 2026 Buzz on TikTok
TikTok says World Cup 2026 interest has exploded, led by huge search spikes for Neymar and the tournament itself. The discussion spans kits, underdog teams, nostalgia, music, trav…
AI Is Reshaping Travel Demand and Vacation Choices Worldwide
Mastercard says paid AI users are spending nearly twice as much on some travel categories and are choosing less conventional destinations. The company argues AI is now helping sha…
Israeli students say AI is now part of academic life, but not a substitute for real preparation
At a Calcalist and Google AI Week event, two Israeli students said AI has become deeply embedded in university study. They argued that it can improve learning and efficiency, but…
Apple May Charge for Advanced Siri AI Features
Apple is weighing charges for some advanced Siri AI features while keeping basic functions free. The new assistant, unveiled at WWDC 2026, will use Apple Intelligence and Google G…
52% of organizations already use AI agents in daily operations, Google Cloud Israel executive says
Google Cloud Israel executive Alit Ben-Bassat Noriel said 52% of organizations already using generative AI have deployed AI agents in daily work. Speaking during Google and Calcal…
Canadian Mother Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Role in Daughter’s Suicide
A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and Sam Altman in San Francisco, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter Alice Carrier to suicide. The case adds to a growing wave of lawsuits and c…
88-Year-Old Grandmother Sells Forgotten Painting for Nearly $254,000 After Google Gemini Check
A painting Helen Plotkin bought in New York for under $100 about 60 years ago sold for about $254,000 after experts confirmed it was an original work by Francis Cadell. Her son us…
Apple’s New Siri Is Bigger Than the Announcement on Stage
Apple unveiled a new Siri that can understand screen context, images, messages and email, and handle more complex tasks. The article says Apple relied in part on Google’s Gemini…
Gemini in Google Chrome Is Coming to Israel, For Now in English Only
Google has launched an AI-based version of Chrome in Israel, including Gemini in Chrome, with the new browser initially available only in English on desktop and iOS. The browser c…
Global Gemini Outage Leaves Users Unable to Access the Service
Google said its Gemini AI service is experiencing a widespread outage affecting users worldwide, with reports of errors and nonresponsive behavior across multiple platforms. Downd…
Google Slashes AI Subscription Prices
Google has lowered the price of its AI Plus subscription, including in Israel, cutting the monthly fee to 19 shekels and the annual fee to 190 shekels while doubling included stor…
Horoscope 2026: The Full and Surprising Astrological Forecast for All the Zodiac Signs
Astrologer Yair Tribelsky’s 2026 forecast says the year will continue the major planetary shifts of 2025, moving from inner upheaval to growth, practical decisions and clearer dir…
A Dramatic Planetary Alignment Demands a Defining Decision From Every Zodiac Sign
A supportive Sun-Saturn alignment in Gemini and Aries is described as a moment to turn ideas into action and make serious decisions. The article gives horoscope guidance for all 1…
