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'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

מייסדי קלע: עמר בר אילן, אלון דרור, חמוטל מרידור וג'ייסון מני

War showed investors superiority of Kela technology, founder says

After tech firm secures $39 million in funding founder, president says the company aims to sell exclusively to democracies; Kela leadership says their military and defense experience increased investor confidence

Tal Shahaf | 03.19.25

Humanoid robots with advanced AI set to revolutionize industries

Robots to mimic human behavior, navigate environments, and perform complex tasks; Israeli company Mentee Robotics unveils its latest robot, MenteeBot 3.0, to compete in the rapidly growing global robotics market

Tal Shahaf | 03.17.25

Espionage, targets and a scandal: How a former Israeli prime minister's cyber firm got into trouble

After NSO, another Israeli cyber firm faces allegations of spyware abuse, targeting journalists and human rights activists; How did Paragon, founded by Ehud Barak, land in trouble despite pledging to avoid NSO’s mistakes—and can it escape the fallout?

Tal Shahaf | 03.15.25

Israeli startup QuamCore claims breakthrough in scaling quantum computers

Company comes to light with a scalable quantum processor design, integrating control systems directly into cryogenic chambers and securing $9M to advance its million-qubit vision

Tal Shahaf | 03.12.25

את השחקן אי אפשר להחליף - אבל את כל מה שסביבו אפשר ליצור באמצעות AI

No green screen, no massive budgets: The Israeli tech shaking up Hollywood

Israeli-US startup Voia reimagines filmmaking with AI that enhances human actors, using iPhones and basic lighting to create Hollywood-grade visuals at a fraction of traditional CGI costs

Tal Shahaf | 03.11.25

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