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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Joins AI Startup SpringAI as Advisor

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First reported by Globes · 3 days ago

What happened

Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar is reportedly advising Israeli startup SpringAI, which analyzes social media for influence campaigns. The startup, founded in 2025, has not officially confirmed Bar's role.

  • 01Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar is advising AI startup SpringAI.
  • 02SpringAI analyzes social media for influence campaigns.
  • 03The startup's collaboration with Bar has not been publicly announced.
  • 04SpringAI analyzed TikTok content during the New York mayoral election.
  • 05The startup is linked to BNF Group and co-founded by Rami Ben-Efraim.

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In this story
People
Zohran MamdaniRonen Bar
OrganizationsShin Bet, SpringAI, BNF Group

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian3 days ago
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Joins AI Startup SpringAI as Advisor
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 days ago
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Advises Cyber Firm on Election Interference
N12Center · Hebrew3 days ago
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Joins AI Startup SpringAI as Advisor
MakoCenter · Hebrew3 days ago
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Joins AI Startup SpringAI
GlobesUnrated · Hebrew3 days ago
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar Joins Israeli AI Firm SpringAI

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