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Robotics revolution delayed as companies struggle to meet ambitious promises

Despite bold claims, humanoid robots remain far from everyday life due high costs, engineering challenges and limited production, prompting experts to predict decades-long integration; Aging populations and advancing AI drive demand, but robots face hurdles in design, functionality and scalability

Tal Shahaf | 05.27.25

Israeli fintech Deel and U.S. rival Rippling face off amid spying, smear campaigns

Companies trade explosive allegations of corporate espionage and intimidation centered on former employee Keith O’Brien, with unredacted payment agreements and potential criminal charges threatening Deel’s Nasdaq IPO

Tal Shahaf | 05.25.25

With customers like Rolls-Royce and BMW: Israeli startup Classiq raises $110 million

The latest funding round brings the total capital raised by the quantum software company – which counts Rolls-Royce, BMW and HSBC among its customers – to $173 million

Tal Shahaf | 05.13.25

מתוך מודל יצירת הווידאו החדש של לייטריקס

Meet Israel’s AI video model: Lightricks unveils its answer to OpenAI and Google

Startup launches LTX Video-13B model with 13 billion parameters and breakthrough compression, aiming to compete with tech giants in AI-generated video

Tal Shahaf | 05.06.25

Academia scrambles to adapt as students 'AI' their way through school

With AI tools capable of producing polished assignments and research papers, students face ethical dilemmas while some lecturers grapple with detection challenges, raising questions about the future of education and academic integrity

Tal Shahaf | 05.06.25

'We messed up': OpenAI panics over GPT-4o’s overly obedient behavior

Routine GPT-4o update turns chatbot overly agreeable, even to troubling prompts; company admits error, reveals training methods and warns of real mental health risks—raising questions about whether its push for 'helpful' AI went too far

Tal Shahaf | 05.04.25

Israeli agriculture startup channels Elon Musk’s vision to revolutionize plants

Ag-tech startup XtrION is harnessing tailored electrical fields to enhance plant growth, boost nutritional value and reduce reliance on traditional fertilizers, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable farming

Tal Shahaf | 05.03.25

מייסדי ריקו טל שפירא (ימין), גל נקש ועופר קליין

Are tech funding rounds in Israel signaling a shift in momentum?

Despite gloomy forecasts about the challenges Israeli companies would face in securing large follow-on funding rounds, three firms announced major investments just this past week — and they’re not alone; 'The market is active, especially now that tech investment is a strong alternative, but companies are held to much clearer metrics'

Tal Shahaf | 04.24.25

מנכ"ל OpenAI, סם אלטמן (ימין), מציג את o3

Advanced OpenAI models hallucinate more than older versions, internal report finds

Report finds newer inferential models hallucinate nearly half the time while experts warn of unresolved flaws, deliberate deception and a long road to human-level AI reliability

Tal Shahaf | 04.21.25

אנשי חברת הגנת הסייבר דרים (Dream Security), למעלה: שלישי משמאל -סבסטיאן קורץ, חמישי משמאל - שלו חוליו

We’ve got a click: A rugged Israeli entrepreneur and a former Austrian chancellor are aiming for a Wizz-style exit

Cybersecurity firm Dream, a partnership between former NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio and former Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz, becomes a unicorn and is hoping to surpass Wizz's success

Tal Shahaf | 04.19.25

כספומט של ביטקוין מטבעות וירטואליים מטבע וירטואלי אילוס אילוסטרציה

Crypto scams surge in Israel as AI tech fuels sophisticated fraud

As AI technologies advance, cryptocurrency scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous; hundreds of thousands of Israelis now hold digital wallets, and many are losing millions to fraud while regulators remain slow to act

Tal Shahaf | 04.12.25

Smart machines that walk, walk and work with you: Inside Israel’s homegrown robot revolution

A robotic dog for soldiers, a social office assistant and a companion for the elderly—HRI consortium unveils AI-powered robots that understand natural language and integrate seamlessly into human teams, from the battlefield to the boardroom

Tal Shahaf | 04.11.25

Israeli tech industry scrambles as Trump's global trade war expands

Israeli high-tech leaders express concerns over US tariffs, warning of rising costs, lost competitiveness and potential production shifts; Confusion over the scope of the tariffs leaves the industry in uncertainty, while some speculate on possible opportunities

Tal Shahaf | 04.04.25

First investor in Wiz to earn $3.5 billion: ‘They proved anything is possible’

Shardul Shah, tech firm's first investor, holds an 11% stake now worth $3.5B; In interview, he shares insights on the team, his bond with Assaf Rappaport, and why he sees another major Israeli tech exit on the horizon

Tal Shahaf | 03.22.25

Have we lost control of AI? The study that shook OpenAI researchers

Researchers at OpenAI hope to monitor and control the reasoning processes of their advanced AI models, however, new findings reveal a troubling reality: as AI systems become more sophisticated, they are also becoming harder to restrain from acting unpredictably

Tal Shahaf | 03.21.25

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