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DeepMind Researchers Resign Over Google's US Military AI Contracts

Several employees at Google's DeepMind AI division have resigned due to the company's contracts with the U.S. military, citing concerns about AI in warfare and inadequate safeguar…

Security18h ago

Elon Musk Praises Israel's Border Security Amid European Protests

SpaceX founder Elon Musk praised Israel's border security policies during a podcast interview on Thursday, citing the country's experience with conflict. Musk stated that Israel u…

Security18h ago

Global Cyber Alert: Critical Flaw in PHP Affects 70% of Websites

A critical security flaw affecting 70% of global websites has been discovered in the PHP programming language, enabling AI-powered attacks. The NSA issued an urgent warning advisi…

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…

Security20h ago

Global Cyber Alert: AI Uncovers Critical PHP Vulnerabilities, Disrupting Websites Worldwide

Governments and companies worldwide shut down websites and online services on Thursday due to two critical security flaws discovered in the PHP programming language, identified wi…

Security22h ago·2 outlets

Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Threaten Over 70% of the Internet

Critical security flaws in the PHP programming language, which powers over 70% of the internet, allow remote server takeover. Discovered with AI assistance, these vulnerabilities…

Security22h ago

Critical PHP Vulnerabilities Threaten Over 70% of the Internet

Two critical security flaws in the PHP programming language, which powers approximately 70% of the internet, have been discovered, allowing remote server takeover. Global cybersec…

Tech1d ago

AI Medical Models Show Tendency to Over-Recommend Tests

A study involving Israeli researchers found that AI medical models incorrectly recommended unnecessary interventions in 5.4% of cases, particularly in areas of medical debate. Whe…

Tech1d ago

OpenAI Partners With Google Cloud Amid Fierce AI Competition

OpenAI will offer its advanced AI models through Google Cloud, marking an unusual partnership between fierce competitors in the AI space. Google Cloud customers can access OpenAI'…

Economy1d ago·2 outlets

American Investment Firm Linked to New Brazilian Football Club Acquisition

American investment firm Aliyah Capital, co-founded by Ross Kestin, is reportedly being pursued by a Brazilian investment bank for potential investment in Brazilian football clubs…

Tech2d ago·2 outlets

AI Giants Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX Enter Israeli Market Directly

AI leaders Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX are expanding their direct presence in Israel, seeking contracts with major Israeli organizations. OpenAI has hired local management and p…

Tech3d ago

AI Chatbots Show Promise in Identifying Unnecessary Medical Tests

A study by Clalit and Ben-Gurion University found that AI chatbots can identify unnecessary medical tests in most cases, making mistakes in 5.4% of situations where no interventio…

Economy3d ago

Eric Schmidt's Anthropic Stake Could Be Worth $20 Billion

Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, holds a 1% stake in AI firm Anthropic, currently valued at $9.65 billion. Ahead of Anthropic's planned IPO next month, which targets a $1.8-$2 tri…

Tech3d ago

Shashua's AI Startup Unveils Code Generation Engine Competing with Major Players

Professor Amnon Shashua's AI company, doubleAI, has released its new code development engine, Maxwell, for early access by software developers. The engine is described as a "Code…

Security3d ago

Paris Riots Fuel Online Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories and AI-Generated Fake Images

Antisemitic conspiracy theories and AI-generated fake images are circulating online, blaming Jews and Israel for the recent riots in Paris. The Combat Against Antisemitism movemen…

Security3d ago

Paris Riots Fuel Online Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories and AI-Generated Fake Images

Antisemitic conspiracy theories blaming Jews and Israel for recent riots in France have proliferated on social media, particularly X, with the Combat Antisemitism Movement documen…

Security3d ago·1 outlets

Recording Employees and Employers: What's Legal and What's Not

An OpenAI employee's arrest for secretly recording executives highlights the legal boundaries of workplace recordings in Israel. Attorney Kalia Klein clarifies that while individu…

Politics3d ago

Israel's Election Faces AI Threat Beyond Deepfakes, Experts Warn

Israel's upcoming October 27 election faces significant risks from artificial intelligence, particularly chatbots, which can manipulate voters and erode trust in information. Oppo…

Culture4d ago

London Film Festival Awards Major Prizes to Non-Hollywood Films

The 70th London Film Festival concluded Sunday, awarding its top prizes to "Imperium" for Best Film, "9 Temples to Heaven" for Best Debut, and "Concrete Land" for Best Documentary…

Security4d ago

Foreign Influence Campaigns Target US AI Infrastructure Debates

Foreign influence campaigns are targeting public debate in the United States over the construction of data centers, essential infrastructure for the AI race. These campaigns, link…

Tech4d ago

Belgian Firm Acquires Israeli AI Security Startup Ventris for $30-35 Million

Belgian cybersecurity firm Hex-Rays has acquired Israeli startup Ventris for $30-35 million. Ventris, founded last year by Eilon Gliksberg, developed an operating system for AI ag…

Tech4d ago

25-Year-Old Israeli Founder Sells AI Security Firm HexAI for Over $30 Million

Hex-Rays has acquired HexAI, an AI security research startup founded by Eilon Gliksberg, for over $30 million, just over a year after its establishment. The deal was completed wit…

Tech4d ago

25-Year-Old Founder Sells AI Security Research Firm HexAI for Over $30 Million

Hex-Rays has acquired HexAI, a startup founded by Eilon Gliksberg, for over $30 million. The company, which operated without external funding, developed an AI system for security…

Tech5d ago

Global AI Training Falls Short, Burdening Employers

A study reveals a global disconnect between theoretical AI education and practical job readiness, leaving employers to cover the cost of essential on-the-job training. Despite sig…

Tech6d ago

AI Skills Offer Personalized Assistance, Streamlining Tasks

Artificial intelligence "Skills" allow users to create personalized AI assistants by providing sets of instructions and knowledge, streamlining repetitive tasks. Developed by comp…

Tech6d ago

AI Skills Offer Personalized Assistance for Repetitive Tasks

AI "Skills" allow users to create custom instruction sets for tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, enabling them to perform repetitive tasks efficiently. Pioneered by Anthropic…

Economy7d ago

Israeli Cyber Firm Varonis Sold for $6.3 Billion to Proofpoint

American company Proofpoint has acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Varonis for $6.3 billion. The deal, announced Thursday, aims to create a leading global cybersecurity company f…

Culture7d ago

Creators of 'The Good Wife' Skewer Silicon Valley's Elite in New Series 'Cupertino'

Robert and Michelle King, creators of "The Good Wife," have released a new series, "Cupertino," which critiques Silicon Valley's tech elite and the dangers of AI. The show highlig…

Tech7d ago·2 outlets

OpenAI Deepens Israeli Ties With New Startup Business Lead

OpenAI has appointed Ido Perelson to lead its new startup business in Israel, signaling a strategic effort to engage with the local tech scene. Perelson, a former AWS sales manage…

Tech7d ago

Wikipedia's Biased Israel Coverage Persists Despite Editor Bans, ADL Report Finds

A new report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) states that biased Wikipedia edits concerning Hamas, Zionism, and the October 7 attacks persist despite editor bans. The ADL found…

Economy7d ago

Nofar Energy CEO Eyes $4 Billion Valuation by 2028, Cites Musk's Pay Model

Ofer Yanai, CEO of Nofar Energy, stated that positive cash flow is the most crucial metric for company success and enables growth. He aims to increase Nofar's annual revenues five…

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…

Tech7d ago

AI Models Can Now Replicate Themselves Using Cheap Devices

Artificial intelligence models can now replicate themselves using inexpensive consumer electronics like media streamers and smart cameras, according to new research from Anthropic…

Tech7d ago

Check Point Chairman Gil Shwed Questions Current AI Investment Bubble

Gil Shwed, Chairman of Check Point, questioned the unprecedented scale of current AI investments, stating that economic models to justify them are unclear. He compared the situati…

Security8d ago

Netanyahu Aide Reportedly Met Qatari Official Twice Amid Gaza War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aide, Jonatan Urich, reportedly met with a senior Qatari official, Ali al-Thawadi, twice in Europe in July 2024. These unofficial meetings, whi…

Economy8d ago

Palo Alto Networks CEO Sells $201 Million in Stock Amid Cyber Sector Weakness

Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora sold approximately $201 million in company stock through a pre-arranged transaction. The sale occurred amid a broader downturn in cybersecurity…

Security8d ago

Post-Trump Era Threatens US-Israel Alliance Amid Shifting American Public Opinion

A new poll reveals a significant decline in American support for Israel among young adults, raising concerns about the future of the US-Israel alliance post-Donald Trump. Adversar…

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…

Economy9d ago

Israel Limits New Data Center Power to 200MW Amid Demand Surge

Israel's Electricity Authority will limit new data center power capacity to 200 megawatts, aiming to manage surging demand and protect the national grid. The decision follows a re…

Tech9d ago

AI Adoption Challenges and the Future of Applications Discussed at EY Conference

Shi Levi, founder of UnFrame, discussed the challenges of AI adoption at an EY conference, highlighting the gap between AI capabilities and business integration. He launched UnFra…

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…

Tech9d ago

AI Startup Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy Amid Lawsuits

AI company Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy and seeking to sell assets to Disney for $20 million, two years after Google licensed its technology for $2.7 billion. The company…

Security9d ago

Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian Data Center Disrupts Propaganda Networks

Ukraine launched a drone attack on a major Yandex data center in Sasovo, Russia, causing a fire and widespread service disruptions. The strike has been linked to a significant dec…

Security10d ago

Netanyahu Aide Accused of Using ChatGPT for Pro-Qatar Campaign

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aide, Jonatan Urich, is reportedly under investigation for using ChatGPT to develop a pro-Qatar messaging campaign in 2024. Urich, a suspect in…

Economy10d ago

Wall Street Surges as Tech Stocks Hit New Highs Amid Bond Yield Concerns

US stock markets, led by technology and chip stocks, reached new highs this week despite soaring bond yields, according to investment house Psagot. This rally is driven by AI inve…

Tech10d ago

Microsoft Launches New AI Chips Amidst Global Workforce Adjustments

Microsoft has launched Maia 300, its third-generation AI chip, aiming to produce over a million units next year to support its AI services and reduce dependence on Nvidia. The new…

Security10d ago

Iran Used AI to Create Fake Journalists for Disinformation Campaigns, OpenAI Reports

OpenAI reported that Iran used artificial intelligence to create fake journalist personas and generate social media comments for a covert influence operation. The campaign aimed t…

Politics10d ago·2 outlets

Israeli Internet Association Urges Tech Giants to Combat Election Disinformation

The Israeli Internet Association has called on tech giants like Google, Meta, and TikTok to implement measures against fake news and foreign interference ahead of the upcoming Kne…