AI

Over 700 researchers attend computer science conference at BGU, celebrating 'golden age' of tech

Mobileye CEO Prof. Amnon Shashua also attended the conference and delivered a guest lecture on the development of machine intelligence and its impact on scientists, researchers, and experts.

Hundreds gather at national computer science conference at Ben-GUrion University of the Negev, October 8, 2026.
Brad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President, speaks during the 2026 CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference in Houston, Texas on March 24, 2026.

'Milk faces more regulation than AI,' emergency brakes must be implemented, says Microsoft pres.

Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology executives about artificial intelligence, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2026.

Amazon in talks to acquire Israeli start-up, AI model that can edit live videos in real-time

Filmmakers Ariel Orbuch, Roy Danino, and Hagai Gutman, creators of NAZA, The True Story receive ertificates of appreciation from National Public Diplomacy Directorate head Tzipi Hotovely on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Gov't honors creators of NAZA, The True Story, that challenges Yuval Abraham's documentary claims


Victoria Drazdova on why AI could redefine figure skating training in the 2026–27 season

VSA World is developing AI-powered technology that could give figure skaters access to advanced technical feedback using nothing more than video recorded on a mobile phone.

Bringing elite-level skating analysis within reach of every athlete.

Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website in a potential first for AI

Australia confirmed an OpenAI agent breached a government health portal in June, marking a potential first for an AI hacking a state website and prompting deep concern over delayed disclosure.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi in first visit of three years

Xi's visit will include a statedinner with tech luminaries, a White House military ceremony including jet flyovers, and a visit to the National Archives.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping speak as Xi arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026.

Israel's start-up ecosystem: What is driving growth in 2026

Israeli tech is drawing larger rounds in 2026 as cyber, AI infrastructure, deep tech and global exits reshape the start-up economy.

Israel’s tech recovery is real, but the money is becoming more selective, favoring companies with deep technology, strong infrastructure, and global scale.

AI leaders to brief UN Security Council on artificial intelligence capabilities, safeguards

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, and Hugging Face co-founder Clément Delangue are due to brief the 15-member council during the annual General Assembly gathering of world leaders.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

Antiques, AI, and a planetarium: The new attraction coming to the Golan

The Golan Antiquities Museum is moving to the Ancient Katzrin Park, where a new complex combining archaeology, technology, artificial intelligence, and a planetarium will be established.

Rendering of the Golan Museum in Katzrin.

Russia spreads AI fakes claiming Jews are being paid to settle in Ukraine

A record number of Jewish pilgrims traveled to the Ukrainian city of Uman for Rosh Hashanah this year, according to local statistics.

Jewish men in the street during Tikkun HaKlali near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, on eve of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 2025.

Texas Gov. Abbott freezes environmental permits for AI data centers in expanding state power audit

“Simply put, Texans must come first,” Abbott said in a statement. “Data centers must pay their own way, protect our grid and water, and complete the (audits)."

In an aerial view, the Stargate Oracle AI data center campus is seen on August 26, 2026 in Abilene, Texas. The Stargate Oracle AI data center will span roughly 4 million square feet and will be operated by Oracle for OpenAI.

Behind NAZA: How AI is used to assess, reduce collateral damage in IDF - interview

Does IDF AI facilitate "mass killing" or minimize civilian casualties? Unpacking the controversy behind the documentary 'NAZA'.

83rd Venice International Film Festival Saturday, 12th September 2026

Israel’s AI advantage is strategic, but humans in the IDF remain responsible - opinion

AI can help process intelligence, identify threats, and support operations, but it does not replace human judgment in battlefield decisions.

An illustration of an AI software running on a laptop, with a silhouetted soldier and Israeli flag in the background.