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Level up: Exploring the world of online gaming

BY IN COOPERATION WITH AMRYTT MEDIA — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:01:55 GMT

Understanding game types, costs, security, and finding the right fit for you.

Bill Gates plans to press Xi Jinping on global AI safety and restrictions

BY REUTERS — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:59:45 GMT

The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist told Reuters in an interview that he believes China might agree to restrict potentially dangerous AI model releases if the US took initiative.

China's Moonshot AI negotiates Microsoft, Amazon, Google over Kimi K3 revenue sharing - report

BY REUTERS — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:42:51 GMT

IPO-bound Moonshot is seeking up to a 30% share of revenue generated from K3-related services on Microsoft's Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud.

Israeli AI security company Alice raises $140m. in latest financing round

BY MEYTAL VAIZBERG/GLOBES/TNS — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:35:26 GMT

Alice provides AI safety solutions across the full lifecycle of AI systems. The financing round brings the total amount raised to $280 million

Klil chairman: 'The high-tech-industry gap: 80% AI accuracy? In industry, that’s failure'

BY IN COOPERATION WITH KLIL — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:30:28 GMT

The gap between AI developers and industry is slowing adoption. Tzuri Dabbah analyzes the challenges, offers practical guidelines, and warns: 'One failure can destroy trust.'

Alabama launches OpenAI probe after artificial intelligence agent hacks Hugging Face during testing

BY REUTERS — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:39:04 GMT

Last week, IPO-bound OpenAI said it would slow the pace of model development while overhauling its research and training systems after company officials were caught unawares.

Israel's Project 720 brings Google, Microsoft, Amazon AI solutions to education system - feature

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:06:31 GMT

The Education Minister told The Jerusalem Post that current regulations guarantee privacy, while the new AI implementation policy allows only adaptive and scalable solutions.

Disappointment for Elbit: Lost a huge $7 Billion tender in the US

BY UDI ETZION — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT

Elbit's Roem-based SIGMA lost a $7B US Army tender to Hanwha's K9. The US will buy 18 systems for $263M, marking its first South Korean weapon purchase.

The company collapsed - then sold its employees' messages to Google for $10 Million

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:55:00 GMT

Bankrupt Spirit Airlines sold millions of employee messages and internal files to Google for $10M, providing real-world data for AI training.

'Think before you type': Expert explains how Yahalomi case shows dangers of sharing all with an AI

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:23:45 GMT

Osher Cohen, a cyber specialist and the founder of Yo Secure, explained that most people are treating AI chatbots as search bars, but they share way more information and context.

German giant acquires Israeli company for $575 million

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Munich Re will acquire Israeli cyber insurer At-Bay for $575M. Founded in 2016 with 280 employees, the company will join Munich Re subsidiary HSB.

Lingjie Guo: Expanding the human-centered boundaries of UX design

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:35:24 GMT

UX designer Lingjie Guo explores the future of human-centered design, focusing on AI, accessibility, transparency and user autonomy.

Nvidia was "stuck" with half a million chips. Then the solution was found

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:07:58 GMT

Facing the American AI threat, the Chinese regulator yields to TikTok pressure and approves giant chipmaker process imports. The problem: The chips will be stuck in Hong Kong without electricity.

Israeli artificial intelligence-based start-up acquired for millions by British holding company

BY TZVI JASPER — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:38:46 GMT

The start-up, Dondy, creates AI agents which manage customer interactions for businesses, including sales, marketing, and customer service.

Israel Plus: Israeli content is ready for its global moment

BY IN COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL PLUS — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:48:40 GMT

As audiences embrace stories from beyond their borders, Israel Plus is opening Israeli culture, creativity and entertainment to the world - now in English.

Brain drain: Israel abandons Israelis abroad

BY LIAT RON — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:35:00 GMT

A Knesset report reveals a plunge in US returnees, harsh health penalties, and ministry opposition to equal benefits, pushing top talent away.

Anthropic nears $6 billion deal for Israeli AI startup Decart, creating new billionaires

BY ASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:06:38 GMT

Decart's shareholders believe they can produce a higher return from shares of a company like Anthropic, which is planning to launch the largest IPO in history, at a company valuation of $2 trillion.

Tech Talk: TAU launches one of world’s first Deep-Tech MBAs as science reshapes Israel's startups

BY ARIEL SHAPIRA — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:32:49 GMT

As more Israeli startups emerge from laboratories, a new Tel Aviv University MBA aims to help scientists turn complex research into global companies.

IDF Unit 8200 Alumni Association uses network to drive Israeli innovation, start-ups

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:13:19 GMT

The event comes as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping the technology sector and forcing companies and professionals to adapt to new realities.

Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow

BY UDI ETZION — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:39:15 GMT

IAI's backlog hit $35B and profits jumped 47%, but a Ministry-Treasury dispute created a NIS 2.4B negative cash flow. Chairman Levy warns of debt.

Your personal data is for sale. Privacy Bee earned PCMag's first perfect score fighting it

BY IN COOPERATION WITH PRIVACY BEE — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:30:15 GMT

PCMag names Privacy Bee the first data removal service to earn a perfect 5-star rating, citing its industry-leading broker coverage and ongoing removal efforts.

Anthropic in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for $6 billion

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Foreign report: AI giant Anthropic is examining its largest acquisition to date, Decart, which raised funds in May at a valuation of around $4 billion.

Dramatic split: The new map of upheavals in Israeli tech

BY WALLA! MONEY — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Tech employment remained stable and the sector is not collapsing but reorganizing: While software companies recorded 6.6% layoffs, hardware stood at just 1.1%.

Labor dispute at AIG: Employees demand improved conditions, AI regulation

BY LIAT RON — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:55:00 GMT

Amid record business results, negotiations for a new collective agreement have stalled. The union and committee warn of labor action and express concern over job losses due to an AI pilot program.

PM Netanyahu launches national AI program, vows Israel will become a 'global superpower'

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:26:03 GMT

The program has been under development for several months and was launched in a joint ceremony by Netanyahu and the Head of the National AI Directorate, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal.

What a decade of online eyewear orders reveals about how America's eyesight is changing

BY IN COOPERATION WITH EYEBUYDIRECT — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:26:26 GMT

From rising myopia to digital strain, industry data reveals how screen time is reshaping national vision.

The culture of chance: How digital gaming visuals transformed the way southeast Asia plays

BY IN COOPERATION WITH AMRYTT MEDIA — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:59:04 GMT

Inside the interactive revolution: How localized design and advanced infrastructure are powering Southeast Asia’s gaming ecosystem.

National AI Directorate announces 'Project Nexus' to develop, build quantum computer in Israel

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:09:54 GMT

Israel's national AI strategy backs a locally produced quantum computer and physical AI tools to secure tech sovereignty and future global leadership.

Visa signs $2.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli anti-fraud firm BioCatch

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:59:09 GMT

Visa agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based BioCatch for $2.4 billion, expanding its AI-driven defenses against scams, account takeovers and digital fraud.

Israeli cyber startup Oligo Security doubles valuation with $60 Million round

BY ZELI GREENBERG — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Following its exposure of major AI infrastructure and web browser vulnerabilities, the company plans to accelerate product innovation and expand internationally.