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Bill Ackman Invests in Israeli AI Firm 2Delta

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has invested in the Israeli AI startup 2Delta, which aims to accelerate AI models. The company, founded by Dvir Zeltzer and Dr. Eli David, demonst…

Tech12h ago

Israeli AI Firm Two Delta Raises Tens of Millions From Top Investors

Israeli AI startup Two Delta has raised tens of millions of dollars from investors including Bill Ackman and Eric Schmidt. The company's technology, DCOCO, reportedly doubles the…

Tech15h ago

Israeli Tech Firm MODELYO Raises $17 Million for Secure Cloud Platform

Israeli tech startup MODELYO, founded after October 7th, has raised approximately $17 million in a funding round led by US firm OlivTree. The company developed a confidential clou…

Tech16h ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Mocks Intel's Leadership Changes

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang criticized Intel's frequent leadership changes, contrasting it with his own long tenure. Speaking at a conference, he highlighted Nvidia's CUDA platform as…

Politics17h ago

Eisenkot and Tabaja Offer Hope for Servant Leadership in Israel

Author Shmuel Legesse met with Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot and was impressed by his servant leadership style, contrasting it with typical politicians. He also highlights Y…

Tech18h ago·2 outlets

Sheba Medical Center Ranks Sixth Globally for Smart Hospital Technology

Israel's Sheba Medical Center has climbed to sixth place in the 2027 World's Best Smart Hospitals rankings, recognized for its use of advanced technologies like AI and robotics. T…

Economy19h ago·2 outlets

Israel's Interest Rate Hold Linked to Elections, Global Pressures

Accountant Majd Karam stated that the Bank of Israel held its interest rate at 3.25% due to upcoming elections and global economic pressures, delaying expected rate cuts. Rising e…

Economy23h ago

Bank of Israel Distinguishes Local Growth From Overseas Production

The Bank of Israel has begun distinguishing between official GDP growth and domestic economic activity, revealing a significant gap. While Israel's GDP is projected to grow by 5.6…

Tech1d ago

Intel Places First Steel Frame in Ohio Factory Amid Client Search

Intel has erected the first steel frame for its delayed semiconductor factory in Ohio, now targeting completion around 2030, a five-year setback from its original 2025 goal. The c…

Economy1d ago

Bank of Israel Splits Growth Forecast, Highlighting Two Separate Economies

The Bank of Israel has bifurcated its economic growth forecasts for the first time, distinguishing between overall GDP and growth excluding production by Israeli companies abroad…

Economy1d ago

Nvidia's Economic Impact on Israel Gains Momentum, But Caution Advised

The Bank of Israel has issued its first growth forecast excluding overseas production to better reflect internal economic dynamics. Governor Amir Yaron noted the growing impact of…

Tech1d ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Predicts AI Will Boost Programmer Numbers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at GTC Berlin 2026 that AI will increase, not eliminate, programmers, as new tools will empower more people to code. The company also unveiled ne…

Tech1d ago·3 outlets

Rylo Partners With NVIDIA for AI Sign Language Translation, Launches New App

Rylo, formerly Nagish, has partnered with NVIDIA to develop AI for real-time sign language translation and launched Rylo Desktop, an app providing live captions for virtual meetin…

Tech1d ago

Tel Aviv AI Conference Highlights Data's Crucial Role in Global Economy

More than 1,000 tech professionals gathered in Tel Aviv for the sixth annual hayaData conference to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence and data infrastructure o…

Tech1d ago

Nvidia CEO Unveils Israeli-Developed AI Security Tech

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang presented a new AI security architecture with Israeli core development at the GTC conference in Berlin. The technology, featuring the Israeli-developed Blu…

Tech1d ago

AI Poised to Revolutionize Healthcare, Experts Say at Rambam Conference

Experts at the Rambam Tomorrow Innovation Conference discussed how artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize healthcare, from disease prevention and drug development to surg…

Politics1d ago

Economic Party Offers Right-Wing Platform with a Twist

Yaron Zelekha's Economic Party is campaigning on a platform of right-wing economic policies with a focus on market intervention and increased investment. Following a merger with Y…

Tech2d ago

Nvidia Expands European Presence with Major Investments and AI Focus

Nvidia is expanding its European footprint with nearly $10 billion in investments and collaborations, including a significant partnership with the German government to advance ind…

Tech2d ago

Intel Construction Veteran Appointed to Lead Nvidia's Massive Tech Hub in Kiryat Tivon

Kobi Bur, a former construction manager at Intel, has been appointed to lead the construction of Nvidia's "Orion" development center in Kiryat Tivon. The massive campus will cover…

Tech3d ago·3 outlets

Israeli AI Startup DoubleAI Launches Maxwell, Valued Over $1 Billion

Israeli AI startup DoubleAI, founded by Professor Amnon Shashua, has launched its first commercial product, Maxwell, a system designed to optimize software performance and reduce…

Economy3d ago

Netanyahu's Economic Claims Under Scrutiny Amid Growth Forecast

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted Israel's 2026 growth forecast of 4.5% as "booming," but critics argue this figure, the highest in the OECD, masks underlying economic…

Politics3d ago·2 outlets

National Plan Launched to Integrate Haredi Workers into Industry

A national program to train and support companies in hiring Haredi employees was launched at the President's Residence with participation from major Israeli firms. The initiative…

Economy3d ago

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Week Down; Elbit Systems Stands Out

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened Monday with declines, following global trends, with the TA-30 index down 0.3% and TA-90 down 0.5%. Elbit Systems shares rose 3.1% after securing…

Security3d ago

Suspected Hazardous Material Leak at Intel Plant Days After Fatal Accident

Emergency services responded to a suspected hazardous material leak at Intel's Kiryat Gat plant on Monday, with workers told to shelter in place. The incident occurred just four d…

Economy3d ago

Asian Markets Mixed, Wall Street Futures Rise on Oil Drop

Asian stock markets were mixed on Monday, with Japan and Taiwan declining while South Korea and China saw gains, the latter boosted by positive GDP data. Wall Street futures signa…

Tech4d ago

Israeli AI Security Startup Ventris Sold for $30 Million

Israeli AI security startup Ventris has been sold to Belgian firm Hex-Rays for around $30 million, just one year after its founding and without prior investment. Led by 25-year-ol…

Economy4d ago

Israeli Stock Market Faces Critical Decisions Amid Global Tech Sell-off

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is poised for a week of critical decisions after a strong performance, with the TA-125 index up 11.7% year-to-date. Analysts predict no interest rate c…

Economy4d ago

Intel Stock Plummets 14% Amidst Competition and Texas Project Concerns

Intel's stock dropped 14% last week amid concerns about competition and its Texas chip project, while rival TSMC fell 9%. The company's advanced 14A process was chosen for Elon Mu…

Economy4d ago

Israeli Stocks Brace for Negative Open Amid Global Market Slump

Israeli stocks are predicted to open negatively on Sunday due to a global market downturn, with semiconductors expected to lead the decline. Despite reassurances from tech leaders…

Economy4d ago

Elbit to Invest Over $270 Million in Jerusalem Urban Renewal Project

Elbit is advancing a major urban renewal project in Jerusalem, aiming to build 145 new apartments on Kadima Street. The company, which has been increasing its real estate investme…

Economy5d ago

Israeli Tech Workers' Stock Holdings Surge to $50 Billion

The value of stock and options held by Israeli high-tech employees has reached approximately 180 billion shekels ($50 billion) due to rising stock prices and acquisitions. In 2025…

Tech5d ago

Chinese Autonomous Driving System Navigates Paris's Treacherous Arc de Triomphe Roundabout

A Chinese JAC 7 vehicle equipped with Momenta's advanced autonomous driving system successfully navigated the complex Arc de Triomphe roundabout in Paris. The demonstration showca…

Tech7d ago

AI Reshapes Academia, Shifting Focus from Coding to Critical Thinking

Artificial intelligence is driving a shift in Israeli academia, with a decline in computer science enrollment and a rise in AI and data science programs. Employers now prioritize…

Tech7d ago

Israeli Universities See Enrollment Rise Amidst Tech Sector Shifts

Israel's academic year began with 350,900 students, a 2.1% increase, with notable gains in education and law, but a 7.4% drop in computer science. Electrical and electronics engin…

Tech7d ago

Nvidia's $5 Trillion Empire: Deep Dive into Global Operations and Israeli Hub

Nvidia, a global leader in GPUs for AI, has achieved a market valuation over $5 trillion with $215.9 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2026. The company's largest development cen…

Politics8d ago

Corruption, Budget Cuts, and Rising Food Prices Plague Israel

Israel is grappling with a surge in municipal corruption, exemplified by the recent arrest of Kfar Saba's mayor. The government is also implementing significant budget cuts across…

Economy8d ago

Morgan Stanley Co-President: AI Is Not a Bubble, Just the Beginning

Dan Simkovitz, Co-President of Morgan Stanley, stated that Artificial Intelligence is not a bubble but the beginning of a revolution, with funding from strong companies and drivin…

Security8d ago

Israeli Women's Basketball League Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Israel's Women's Premier Basketball League is participating in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with Keter's "Take a Seat" campaign. Players will wear pink and pink chai…

Tech8d ago

AI and Lab-Grown Organs Revolutionize Drug Development

Israeli researchers are pioneering new frontiers in drug development using AI and lab-grown organs. Rambam Healthcare Campus is creating patient-specific heart cells and exploring…

Economy8d ago

Young Investors Blinded by Social Media, Lack Market Experience

Young investors are overly influenced by social media and lack experience with market downturns, leading to risky "all-in" investment strategies, according to financial advisor Do…

Economy8d ago

ASML Faces Demand Surge, Impacting Israeli Chip Firms

ASML reported record third-quarter revenue and profit, forecasting that its production capacity will not meet customer demand through 2028. This surge in demand for chip manufactu…

Tech8d ago

Nvidia Executive Envisions AI Revolutionizing Healthcare

Nvidia's CTO, Michael Kogan, predicts artificial intelligence will revolutionize healthcare by enabling predictive diagnostics, virtual hospitals, and accelerated drug development…

Tech8d ago

Technion Launches 10-Day AI Initiative for Students and Staff

The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology is holding a 10-day "AI Days" event from October 11-22, attracting over 4,000 registrations for workshops and hackathons. The initiativ…

Tech8d ago

Israel Lags in AI Infrastructure Investment, Entrepreneurs Seek US Funding

Professor Amnon Shashua, founder of Mobileye and DoubleAI, stated that Israel is struggling to invest in the necessary AI infrastructure, causing entrepreneurs to seek funding in…

Security9d ago

Ukraine Drone Attack on Yandex Data Center Cuts Anti-Israel Propaganda

A Ukrainian drone attack on a Yandex data center in Sasovo, Russia, has significantly reduced anti-Israel propaganda and bot activity on X. The strike, which caused a major fire a…

Tech9d ago

New Israeli Chip Firm Axonica Raises $50 Million for AI Inference

Israeli chip startup Axonica, founded in June, is attracting significant investor interest for its planned AI inference chip. The company, led by former Qualcomm executive Assaf T…

Tech9d ago

Israel Struggles to Build AI Infrastructure, Needs Sovereign AI

Professor Amnon Shashua stated that Israel is struggling to build the necessary infrastructure for artificial intelligence, unlike its past successes in low-infrastructure fields…

Tech9d ago

Meta Executive: AI Now Writes Most of Our Code

Meta's Product Manager Guy Rosen announced that most of the company's code is now written using AI, enabling the launch of their new personal assistant, Meyuz. Speaking at an EY c…