Artificial intelligence

AI push stalls inside Israeli government despite national tech strength, report finds

Israel has the tools to lead in AI, but weak planning, budget gaps, and fragmented data systems are slowing adoption across the public sector.

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ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

State audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security

Dead Internet Theory ilustration.

'Dead Internet is here': Machines, AI bots outnumber humans online, Cloudflare's report reveals

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.

'ChatGPT is dead': OpenAI plans to ditch chatbots for agents in upcoming updates of AI model - FT


BloomX: Stepping up to save the crops

The past three years of war have had a serious impact on farms across the country, including in the north where farmers have continued their work under the incessant buzzing of not bees, but drones.

BloomX's YAHAV 2400 avocado pollination system

How AI's supply and demand are breaking a decade-old stalemate - opinion

Roughly 16% of the global population living with disabilities still encounter daily digital barriers that prevent them from doing things the rest of us take for granted.

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Microsoft introduced Project Solara: Operating system for wearable AI devices

Microsoft introduced a new operating system for wearable artificial intelligence called Project Solara, showcasing a connected smart employee badge powered by AI that you can speak to.

An employee badge that is actually a tiny computer

Shifters: Robots on the frontline

Shifters’ platform is built around supervised autonomy, where robotic teams can operate in complex environments while remaining under human oversight.

Shifters' technology

The robots that direct traffic and answer questions on the street

A humanoid robot capable of identifying traffic situations and providing instructions offers a glimpse into a future where AI and robotics move out of the lab and onto the street.

The robots that direct traffic and answer questions on the street

Ofer Yannay talks antisemitism, energy at 'Post' Conference

Yannay discussed the growth of his energy company over the past year, Hapoel Tel Aviv’s progress, and his views on the rising tide

Ofer Yannay, CEO and Founder, Nofar Energy; Owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv BC.

Bank Leumi ranks second in MENA region for innovation, first in Israel for AI implementation

Bank Leumi has been one of the pioneers of the AI revolution in Israel. I am proud that the significant efforts we are investing in AI are bearing fruit,” said Leumi’s CEO Hanan Friedman.

Pedestrians are reflected in the windows of a branch of Bank Leumi, Israel's second-largest lender, in Tel Aviv, Israel

Amid shekel-dollar crisis: Hi-tech sector gains strength as Israel's main export with 58% in 2025

The trend is driven mainly by the sector's dominance of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) projects, which export these services overseas and are highly dependent on foreign-currency income.

Evening view of the Tel Aviv skyline. October 26, 2025.

Stocks shake off Iran jitters as AI pushes market up, even amid oil climbs and Hormuz crisis

The MSCI All-World index was up 0.13% to trade around record highs, as markets from Tokyo to Seoul traded at or near all-time peaks, underpinned by avid demand for anything AI-related.

Markets are closely watching the next moves in the U.S.-Iran conflict, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global oil flows, inflation stability, and investor confidence.

Amdocs to lay off 3,000 employees

The entire technology industry is experiencing aggressive cuts, partly due to the changes brought about by AI.

Amdocs in Raanana