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Tech · 1d agoAI Chatbots Transform Customer Service, Sparking DebateThe $12 billion AI customer service market is seeing widespread adoption of chatbots, though customers often prefer human agents. Managers believe AI enhances satisfaction, while customers suspect cost-saving motives. Experts predict AI will become an essential part of customer service and marketing operations, with companies needing to adopt it to remain competitive.Tech · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomCourt Warns Unrepresented Litigants on AI-Generated FilingsA Russian asylum seeker used ChatGPT to draft a Hebrew legal document, prompting a court warning about the increasing use of AI by unrepresented litigants. The judge stated that while using AI is allowed, individuals remain responsible for the content of their filings, as AI tools are not lawyers and can make mistakes.Tech · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomUS Firm Metalenz Acquires Israeli Startup PxE Imaging for Low-Light Camera TechUS technology firm Metalenz has acquired Israeli startup PxE Imaging, which developed a novel optical layer to significantly improve low-light camera performance. Founded in Rehovot, PxE Imaging raised $6.5 million and developed the HoloCoder component. The technology, expected to reach the market in 2027-2028, could improve smartphone camera capabilities by capturing up to 2.5 times more light.Tech · 3d agoEdelbyte Raises $70 Million to Compete With Data GiantsIsraeli startup Edelbyte, founded by ex-Microsoft employees, has raised $70 million and is valued at $500 million. The company develops a data infrastructure platform for fast, low-cost data analysis. Investors include Sequoia, Greenoaks, Quiet Capital, and Omri Casspi's Swish Ventures, signaling strong interest in AI infrastructure startups.Tech · 4d agoCopenhagen's Driverless Metro: A Century in the MakingCopenhagen's metro, which opened in 2002 after nearly 100 years of planning, is a driverless, 24/7 system funded by land development. It transports 135 million passengers annually and continues to fascinate children. The article suggests learning from Copenhagen's experience for the planned metro in Gush Dan, Israel.Tech · 4d agoAI Revolution and Junior Crisis Haven't Diminished Tech Study's Value, Says Dedi PerlmutterDedi Perlmutter, former Intel VP, asserts that technological studies are still recommended for youth despite the AI revolution and junior crisis. He believes the industry's challenges have intensified, leading to a projected shortage of professionals. Israel's high-tech sector is crucial to its economy and national identity.Tech · 5d ago · also in 3 newsroomsAI Publishing Platform Spines Raises $64 MillionSpines, an AI platform for authors, has raised $64 million in funding, including a $29 million Series A-1 round led by Zeev Ventures and a $35 million debt facility. The platform assists new writers with editing, proofreading, translation, and distribution. Founder Yehuda Niv was motivated by his own struggles with self-publishing.Tech · 5d agoEx-Waze CEO Noam Bardin Launches New AI Startup Ramon LabsFormer Waze CEO Noam Bardin has launched a new startup, Ramon Labs, with fellow Waze alumnus Eliran Peled. The company is developing digital personal assistants and has secured initial funding from the Aleph venture capital fund. Ramon Labs is currently operating discreetly and has not yet been officially announced.Tech · 9d ago · also in 2 newsroomsIsraeli Innovation Authority and Space Agency Launch Space Access ProgramThe Israel Innovation Authority and the Israel Space Agency have launched the "Access to Space" program to subsidize the launch of Israeli technologies. The initiative will cover 35% of launch costs and offer professional guidance for companies testing innovations in space. The program aims to open new markets for technologies in medicine, energy, communication, and cyber.Tech · 15d agoAkamai CEO Tom Leighton Pivots Company to Cybersecurity and CloudAkamai CEO Tom Leighton has transformed the company from a content delivery network into a cybersecurity firm by acquiring Israeli startups. The company will also become a cloud provider for AI giant Anthropic. Leighton recently made a brief, half-day visit to Israel despite security concerns.Tech · 16d agoEx-Unit 8200 Commander Joins AI Infrastructure StartupEhud Shaniorson, former commander of Unit 8200, is joining the startup Ribon as an entrepreneur. Ribon was co-founded by his former partner Idan Nurik and Lt. Col. D, a senior officer in a technological unit. The company is expected to build AI infrastructure for governments. Shaniorson is leaving his position at the cyber company Paragon.Tech · 16d agoAI's Economic Impact: Companies Consider Compensation Funds for Displaced WorkersAnthropic plans to allocate 5% of its shares to a public fund that could compensate those affected by AI-driven economic disruption. Elon Musk has committed to giving U.S. children SpaceX shares. Despite these initiatives, studies suggest work provides a sense of purpose beyond financial gain, and some AI leaders are reportedly reconsidering the technology's potential consequences.Tech · 17d ago · also in 3 newsroomsIsraeli Cybersecurity Firm Upwind Raises $400 Million at $3.8 Billion ValuationIsraeli cybersecurity firm Upwind has officially announced the completion of a $400 million funding round, achieving a company valuation of $3.8 billion. The investment was led by Bessemer. CEO Amiram Shachar stated his focus is on building the company, not on a potential sale.Tech · 18d ago · also in 16 newsroomsIntel Acquires Quantum Computing Firm Classiq for $2.3 BillionIntel has acquired quantum computing firm Classiq for an estimated $2.3 billion. Classiq's CEO, Nir Minrabi, stated Intel sees the company as its strategic leader in quantum technology. The deal will see Classiq significantly lead Intel's quantum business under CTO Pushkar Ranadive. Minrabi also addressed employee futures and government investment in the quantum sector.Tech · 18d ago · also in 16 newsroomsIntel Buys Israeli Quantum Computing Firm Classiq Amid Past Acquisition FailuresIntel is acquiring Israeli quantum computing firm Classiq for $2.3 billion, a move that highlights the company's history of failed acquisitions. Despite past billions spent on unfulfilled promises, Intel hopes this purchase will break its pattern of unsuccessful ventures. The deal's success hinges on whether the company has fundamentally changed its approach under CEO Lip-Bu Tan.Tech · 18d ago · also in 16 newsroomsIntel Buys Israeli Quantum Computing Firm Classiq for $2.3 BillionIntel is acquiring Israeli quantum computing company Classiq for $2.3 billion, aiming to strengthen its position in the emerging field. The deal, Intel's first major purchase in years, focuses on quantum computing software. Despite Classiq's success, the quantum sector is nascent, making the acquisition a potential gamble for Intel.Tech · 18d ago · also in 16 newsroomsIntel Acquires Israeli Quantum Computing Firm Classiq for $2.3 BillionIntel has acquired the Israeli quantum computing software company Classiq for an estimated $2.3 billion. This deal represents the largest acquisition in the global quantum computing industry and Intel's second-largest in Israel. The acquisition is expected to significantly boost Intel's presence in the quantum computing sector.Tech · 20d agoTel Aviv Lab Sparks Crypto Market With Ambitious AI VisionTel Aviv-based Pearl research labs has raised $130 million to lower AI costs via crypto rewards, with its token surging 520% in three months. The startup garnered significant attention at recent global crypto events in Seoul and Singapore. However, the viability of its economic model remains unproven on a wide scale.Tech · 23d ago · also in 1 newsroomFormer Combat Unit Veterans Sell AI Startup Vizby Within a YearIsraeli AI startup Vizby, which developed a system for Shopify stores, was acquired by British company Swap Commerce less than a year after its founding. The deal, valued in the low millions of dollars, occurred without Vizby raising any prior capital. The company was founded by childhood friends Eilon Tzefania and Yoni Cohen, who previously worked at Wix.Tech · 23d ago · also in 1 newsroomCritical AI-Discovered Security Flaw Threatens 70% of Global WebsitesA critical security flaw in PHP, which runs about 70% of global websites, was discovered by AI tools. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to gain control of unpatched servers, steal data, or attack users. A response team including Waze and OpenAI researchers is addressing the issue, with one expert calling it the most severe AI-based security weakness found.Tech · 25d ago · also in 2 newsroomsIsraeli Firm Ein Shlishit Partners With US Startup Aelyon, Stock SurgesIsraeli company Ein Shlishit will create a subsidiary to develop autonomous systems for US startup Aelyon in a deal worth up to $40 million. The agreement includes royalties and an option for Aelyon to acquire the subsidiary. The company's stock saw an 11% increase following the announcement.Tech · 25d ago · also in 1 newsroomIsraeli Robotics Startup RGo Robotics Sells Technology to Three CompaniesIsraeli robotics startup RGo Robotics has shut down after eight years and $25 million in funding. The company sold its technology licenses to three firms, including agricultural giant John Deere. John Deere hired seven RGo employees and opened a new development center in Israel.Tech · 25d ago · also in 1 newsroomCyber Startup Transmit Security CEO Miki Boadi Steps DownMiki Boadi has stepped down as CEO of the cyber startup Transmit Security, and will be replaced by American Matt Thompson. Boadi will now serve only as Chairman of the board. He also co-founded the Israeli-American venture capital fund Pitcher, where he was a partner.Tech · 26d ago · also in 3 newsroomsAmnon Shashua's AI Startup DoubleAI Unveils First ProductAmnon Shashua's AI startup DoubleAI launched its first product, Maxwell, a system that optimizes GPU performance to cut AI companies' hardware costs. The three-year-old company has raised $220 million and used half to buy 1,000 Nvidia B300 chips for its own use.Tech · 26d agoAI Agents Retain Knowledge After Employees Depart, Sparking ConcernsAI agents are designed to retain employee knowledge within organizations after staff departures, but this is causing worker anxiety about job security. Some employees are now deliberately withholding information. A researcher named Sapir Rubinstein shared her specialized knowledge extraction techniques before leaving her job at a news company.Tech · 26d agoIsraeli Cyber Startups Emerge in Network Security FieldSeven new Israeli startups are entering the complex field of network security, aiming to compete with major players. These companies are founded by experienced entrepreneurs and graduates of elite military tech units. The cybersecurity firm Wiz was originally planned as a network security company called "Beyond Networks."Tech · 27d agoAI Agents Hold Parallel Dinner Party While Founders DineTwenty-two tech founders and investors attended a dinner in New York last month, while their 14 AI agents held a parallel online dinner party. The sophisticated chatbots discussed AI issues, mirroring their human creators' conversations. This event highlights the increasing communication between advanced AI agents.Tech · 30d ago · also in 1 newsroomOpenAI Expands Israeli Operations With New Hires, No Office PlannedOpenAI has appointed Ido Perlason, a co-founder of the startup Yess, to its business and sales team in Israel, following the earlier hiring of Moti Hadas. The company aims to expand the use of its products among Israeli customers. However, OpenAI does not plan to open an office in Israel or hire a local country manager at this time.Tech · 30d agoZerto Founders Launch New Backup Startup Dreeze, Aiming to Compete with Own SuccessBrothers Ziv and Oded the co-founder of Zerto, founders of the Israeli startup Zerto, have launched a new backup company called Dreeze. Dreeze has already raised $33 million and is reportedly set to compete with another Israeli startup, Ayooun. The new venture has been operating quietly for over a year.Tech · 30d ago · also in 1 newsroomIsraeli Startup Zenzap Raises $44 Million for Workplace Chat AppIsraeli startup Zenzap has raised $44 million for its workplace chat application that integrates AI agents. The company aims to compete in the established market of internal messaging systems. Zenzap's platform enables file sharing, task management, automation, and AI integration. The CEO indicated the app targets a broader audience beyond tech firms.More from TheMarker