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From hardware to intelligence: the operating system powering next-generation robotics

After selling their previous company to Intel, founders Aviv and Matteo Shapira joined forces with Rubi Liani, and Adir Tubi, to build XTEND around a simple idea: software, not hardware, defines modern robotic operations; with a human in the loop approach and a collaboration with Lockheed Martin, XTEND is emerging as a core enabler of complex missions within the US defense ecosystem

Tal Shahaf | 01.24.26

As AI breaks one-size-fits-all data stack, Yuki raises $6M to become AI control layer

The funding will be used to expand the data cost optimization startup's Israeli R&D center, deepen product capabilities, support additional data platforms, and accelerate growth in the US by expanding the sales organization

ynet Global | 01.23.26

Apple said secretly to be developing tiny screenless AI device

New report reveals Apple 'smart pin' project while OpenAI also working on new hardware, in collaboration with designer Jony Ive; The big question: Are consumers ready for a screenless world - or is this another experiment that will end up in a drawer?

Raphael Kahan | 01.22.26

Chris Pratt: 'Every industry is going to be affected by this intellectual revolution'

In Mercy, Pratt plays a man trapped in an AI-run courtroom, fighting for his life; speaking to ynet, the actor and father shares his cautious optimism on artificial intelligence: 'I don't feel like the machines are going to rise up and we're going to have to revolt against them'

Shirit Gal, London | 01.22.26

This photo illustration taken in Seoul on January 22, 2026, shows AI images created by Carat, a South Korean generative AI service, and its webpage. South Korea on January 22, launched its first comprehensive laws regulating artificial intelligence, including specific provisions targeting deepfakes, as the country seeks to become one of the world's top three AI powers

South Korea launches landmark laws to regulate AI, startups warn of compliance burdens

Human oversight required in high-impact AI such as healthcare, nuclear safety; products and services using generative or high-impact AI must be clearly labelled; startups complain laws' language vague

Reuters | 01.22.26

Datarails raises $70 million in Series C to expand AI finance platform for CFOs

Backed by One Peak and other global investors, the Excel-native platform plans to accelerate growth across North America and EMEA, enhance R&D and launch advanced AI tools that streamline forecasting, budgeting and month-end close for finance teams

ynet Global | 01.22.26

Aidoc founders Michael Braginsky (left), Elad Walach and Guy Reiner

FDA approves Aidoc’s first-of-its-kind AI triage platform for emergency and outpatient imaging

Powered by a single foundation model, the newly cleared solution integrates 14 acute conditions into one workflow, aiming to speed diagnoses, reduce imaging backlogs and improve patient safety in both emergency departments and ambulatory care

ynet Global | 01.22.26

Legato founders Dana Rochman and Shlomit Tennenbaum

Israeli startup Legato raises $7M to let any SaaS user build AI-powered apps

Founded by two women, Legato embeds an AI builder directly into software platforms, allowing non-technical users to create custom features in minutes; funding round, led by S Capital VC, will help expand its AI team and speed product development

ynet Global | 01.21.26

Deep33 Ventures emerges from stealth with $150 million deep tech fund

New venture firm emerges from stealth with a $100 million first close, targeting energy, quantum computing, AI infrastructure and industrial autonomy as part of what it calls a critical foundation for the global AI investment cycle

ynet Global | 01.20.26

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Musk challenges Nvidia and AMD, vows new AI chip every nine months

Musk has set an aggressive goal for Tesla’s development team, aiming for a faster chip cycle than Nvidia and AMD, focused on mass-producing AI chips for vehicles and robots, even as experts warn the pace could compromise safety, validation and critical software

Raphael Kahan | 01.20.26

How AI threatens our privacy: new guide details risks and safeguards for personal data

AI systems rely on vast amounts of personal data to function; a new Privacy Protection Authority guide warns of hidden risks, from data-retaining models to information-hungry chatbots, and offers ways to use AI tools without compromising personal information

Tal Shahaf | 01.18.26

Germany urges ban on AI-generated fake Holocaust images to prevent historical distortion

German memorial institutions and the government are urging social media platforms to halt the spread of AI-generated fake Holocaust images, clearly distinguish them from authentic material and label them, warning that such content distorts history and harms the memory of the victims

Reuters | 01.16.26

Musk’s Grok faces class action in Israel over sexual image claims

Exclusive: After bans and investigations abroad, the Grok ‘digital stripping’ scandal reaches Israeli courts, with claims the chatbot enables sexual simulations of women and minors from online images without their knowledge or consent

Lital Dubrovitsky | 01.15.26

AI cybersecurity startup Novee emerges from stealth with $51.5 million in funding

Founded by elite offensive security and AI research leaders, Israeli firm launches with a proprietary AI platform that delivers continuous, high-precision penetration testing, aiming to outpace automated, machine-speed cyber threats

ynet Global | 01.15.26

Thanks to the Emiratis: Thirdeye jumps 17% in Tel Aviv trading

Thirdeye, which specializes in detecting unmanned aerial vehicles and drones, reported a deal to sell 30% of its shares to the UAE-based EDGE Group for $10 million; following the announcement, the stock jumped in trading

Navit Zomer | 01.12.26

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