Hi-tech

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

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.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrives for a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2026.
Founder of Moonshot AI Yang Zhilin delivers a speech at a conference of 2026 Zhongguancun forum, in Beijing, China March 25, 2026.

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

Jan-Jaap Jager, CEO of Acronis.

Acronis pushes AI beyond recommendations with new autonomous IT platform

A view of SanDisk headquarters in Milpitas, California.

SanDisk lays off Israeli staff, transfers jobs to India despite record stock surge and AI boom


The Israeli entrepreneur who changed New York’s tech landscape with his visionary initiative

'Israeli Mapped in NY' has emerged as a vital startup hub, with Guy Franklin leading the charge for new Israeli venture entrepreneurs.

 Franklin invited Israeli founders to stand beside him as he rang the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell.

Israeli security validation co Pentera raises $60 million

The company says that since December 2021, it has increased its ARR by more than 300% and expanded its customer base by 200%.

 System hacking warning message appears on laptop.

Using cell science to fight nuclear weapons: How is Pluri revolutionizing health and food tech?

The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast: Season 2, Episode 48

 Yaky Yanay, CEO and President of Pluri.

Canadian stock exchanges offers growth opportunity for Israeli tech companies - opinion

For Israeli tech companies with global ambitions, the choice of public market can shape their growth trajectory.

 THE TORONTO Stock Exchange: The Canadian market is characterized by a strong openness to sectors such as technology, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health, says the writer.

Boston Scientific acquires Israeli medtech firm SoniVie for up to $540M

SoniVie’s ultrasound innovation leads to $540M Boston Scientific buyout.

 SoniVie's TIVUS medical device.

Israel’s wage growth slows in 2025 as inflation outpaces salaries

While Israel’s wages climbed in 2024, January 2025 data signals real wage erosion amid rising inflation and tax increases.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

Israel must solidify itself as a key connectivity hub for the Middle East - opinion

Israel’s future as a global technology center depends on its ability to seize these opportunities now.

 UAE FOREIGN Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan (left) speaks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud at a meeting in December in Aqaba, Jordan.

Israeli life sciences sector sees $2.7 billion investment surge despite war

“The Israeli innovation ecosystem is a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and opportunity,” said Karin Mayer Rubinstein, CEO and president of IATI.

 Karin Mayer Rubinstein, CEO and president of the Israeli Advanced Technology Industries (IATI)

Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in Israeli hi-tech – IIA

Women make up just 17.6% of senior leaders in private hi-tech companies and just 24.3% of board members in public companies, the report highlighted.

Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in Israeli hi-tech.

The resilience of Israel's startup nation during the war - interview

Despite the challenges and hardships faced by the nation, Israeli entrepreneurs persisted in overcoming obstacles and successfully built thriving ventures.

 Teddy Nehmad, founder of C Capital Group.