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Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI

BY REUTERS — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:44:12 GMT

The hacks occurred in May during a cybersecurity test conducted by Irregular, an independent cybersecurity evaluation firm.

China, Iran, Israeli groups weaponize AI for first-of-their-kind social media influence campaigns

BY ASHER SMITH — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:30:33 GMT

An investigation by The New York Times reveals how groups in China, Iran, and Israel leveraged open-source AI to unleash thousands of autonomous bots on social media.

Your Investments: A financial and personal clean slate for Yom Kippur

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:31:24 GMT

The Day of Atonement is about reflection, repentance, and renewal. Those same principles can guide people toward smarter financial choices and lasting improvement.

Your Taxes: BA, or British Amnesia

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:31:07 GMT

The UK’s planned sanctions targeting Israeli settlements raise questions over trade agreements, legal frameworks and potential consequences for British companies operating internationally.

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair, becomes chairman emeritus

BY REUTERS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:57:08 GMT

Howard Buffett will chair the $1 trillion conglomerate as his father remains on its board in an advisory role.

Venezuela nears deal to move $4 billion gold reserve to New York, FT says

BY REUTERS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:47:34 GMT

The reserves, held by the Bank of England since before Maduro’s capture, could be used to support government borrowing.

US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic

BY REUTERS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:01:45 GMT

The US government website used Alibaba’s Qwen model to search public regulatory comments before it disappeared Wednesday.

Scandinavian Airlines cancels planned Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route over 'not yet suitable' conditions

BY WALLA! TOURISM — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:02:26 GMT

SAS stopped flying to Israel in March 2016 and briefly resumed service in October 2025. Several months later, however, it suspended the flights again.

Banking made more accessible, in every language

BY IN COOPERATION WITH BANK LEUMI — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:21:19 GMT

Leumi’s multilingual app makes digital banking simpler, more accessible, and more empowering for customers across diverse communities.

Canada online: The digital industries powering a connected economy

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TMM — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:04:59 GMT

From e-commerce and fintech to digital health, education and remote work, Canada’s online economy is transforming everyday life while making trust and security more important than ever.

Trump Tower Tbilisi project kicks off in Georgia, backed by Archi Group, other partners

BY YOAV ETIEL — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:40:33 GMT

The cost of the extravagant launch, which culminated in fireworks and dozens of drones forming the US flag and the Statue of Liberty over the Tbilisi skyline, was estimated at $1 million.

Is AI the end, or the means to the end? - opinion

BY ESTI PESHIN — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:40:22 GMT

Every pitch deck says "AI-powered". Almost none of them tell you which of two very different things that actually means.

Israeli AI English-learning startup Loora raises $22m. in Series B

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:54:40 GMT

The company, founded by former Sayeret Matkal soldiers Roy Mor and Yonti Levin, says it has more than 15 million users worldwide and has more than doubled revenue over the past year.

16 days at home: Who approved the holiday break fiasco?

BY LIAT RON — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:20:00 GMT

The Education Ministry and the economy live in parallel universes: Just two weeks after summer vacation, Israeli parents face another two and a half weeks of bridging days and improvisation.

The number left out of the CPI, but weighing on almost every household

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMT

A Taub Center study shows the Consumer Price Index does not fully reflect the cost of living. The interest on mortgages and credit burdens households, yet is excluded from the calculation.

Oracle employees received 6 AM email: 'Today is your last day at work'

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:50:00 GMT

The tech giant has launched a new wave of lay-offs in the US. The scale of the cuts remains unknown, but it comes after Oracle’s global workforce was already reduced by 21,000 within a year.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen appointed president of Quantum X Labs advisory board

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:25:00 GMT

Cohen, who also serves as a strategic adviser to SoftBank, will focus on applications for defense and critical infrastructure markets.

Make your Jerusalem aliyah dream come true. The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:41:39 GMT

Save tens of thousands of shekels at our September 23 One-Day Sales Event. Prices beginning at NIS 3.79 million.

AI poses a less dramatic threat than in movies like 'Terminator,' but cannot be ignored - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:44:06 GMT

Absent some kind of new major regulatory campaign, experts are debating whether the next phase of potential AI messes will only hurt more but will still be "in time" to prevent meltdowns.

OpenAI, Anthropic’s openness on risks is encouraging, but AI holds promise, Technion prof. says

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:13:52 GMT

"It's encouraging when the people leading the development of this technology speak openly about the risks, but we should remind ourselves of the benefits it offers,” said Professor Yaniv Romano.

OpenAI, Anthropic's push to slow down AI development is based on caution or finances? - analysis

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:10:46 GMT

The feud between government officials and artificial intelligence sector leaders over AI development may stem from genuine fears about the technology's limits or from simple financial speculation.

The race for faster payments is reshaping the digital economy

BY IN COOPERATION WITH JAMES EVANS — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:34:36 GMT

Consumers are becoming less willing to wait days for their money, pushing businesses to make payments faster while maintaining security, transparency, and trust.

Trump claims fears around AI are 'hoax' pushed by China, politicians, in call with Nvidia CEO

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:28:02 GMT

"The data centers are great, and they make people wealthy, and they make states wealthy. And it's the oil of the next 20 to 25 years; it's even bigger than the internet," Trump claimed on Monday.

What online platform users expect in 2026: From faster payments to smarter platforms

BY IN COOPERATION WITH DENIS SHARPE — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:49:20 GMT

Faster payments, stronger security, personalization, and transparency are becoming key factors in shaping the user experience across digital platforms in 2026.

Israeli AI startup Buildots completes $130m. funding round

BY TZALLY GREENBERG — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:05:00 GMT

Israeli company Buildots combines AI and computer vision at construction sites, targeting an international market on track to reach a value of about $1.4 trillion.

Can you sue if you were a passenger in a car accident?

BY IN COOPERATION WITH DELLECKER WILSON KING MCKENNA RUFFIER & SOS LLP — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:59:55 GMT

Passengers injured in car accidents may be able to seek compensation from one or more parties. Here's who they can sue, what evidence they need, and how to protect their rights.

Why are truck accident cases more complex than a regular car accident?

BY IN COOPERATION WITH LYTAL, REITER, SMITH, IVEY & FRONRATH — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:59:05 GMT

Truck accident cases can involve multiple liable parties, federal regulations, severe injuries, complex evidence, and aggressive insurers, making early legal investigation especially important.

Why some people are stepping back from AI as concerns come from inside industry - explainer

BY THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:29:05 GMT

Who decides that a model is too powerful to release? What does a meaningful safety test look like? How can regulators verify companies’ claims?

Not ending at NIS 18m.: Additional fine for Central Bottling Company

BY WALLA! MONEY — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:25:00 GMT

The Competition Authority has published for public comment an additional notice of intent to charge the Central Bottling Company over intervention in retail soft drink prices.

Shapir advances 204-home project near Savyon, apartments start at NIS 3.15m

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:16:21 GMT

The Gadot Pinat Savyon development in Yehud-Monosson will include three residential buildings, extensive shared facilities and direct access to a planned 90-dunam park.