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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

מייסדי קוונטום מאשינס, מימין לשמאל: סמנכ"ל הטכנולוגיות יונתן כהן, המנכ"ל איתמר סיון והמהנדס הראשי ‏ניסים אופק

Quantum Machines secures $170 million in funding, leading Israeli quantum sector

Israeli quantum computing company has raised $170 million in its latest funding round, bringing total investments to $280 million; With significant revenues and hundreds of clients worldwide, the Israeli firm is leading the quantum computing race by developing next-generation operating systems for quantum computers

Tal Shahaf | 02.25.25

Preparing for quantum computing threat, Israel ramps up encryption efforts

Israel's National Digital Agency instruct government bodies to prepare for potential quantum-computing cyberattacks that could compromise encrypted state and military data; demand mapping of sensitive information, implement post-quantum encryption

Tal Shahaf | 02.19.25

DeepSeek AI model lacks protection mechanism, open to use by pedophiles, Israeli study finds

Research by Israeli firm ActiveFence reveals that DeepSeek’s AI model, widely used both in China and around the globe, lacks safeguards; With no internal or external protections, it’s vulnerable to abuse by criminals, pedophiles and others seeking to exploit its capabilities

Tal Shahaf | 02.16.25

Israeli spyware Paragon scandal grows: Italian journalists, activists targeted

New report reveals Israeli firm behind surveillance tool has decided to cut ties with Italy while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government denies any involvement in espionage scandal

Tal Shahaf | 02.06.25

Google removes restrictions on military AI development

Google removed a section from its AI principles that previously committed to avoiding the use of artificial intelligence for developing weapons and surveillance technologies; The change comes as global AI competition intensifies and as the Trump administration pushes for stronger collaboration between tech companies and the defense sector

Tal Shahaf | 02.05.25

אהוד ברק, ממייסדי פאראגון, ומנכ"ל מטא, מארק צוקרברג

'A historic battle': Israeli cyber firm Paragon ready to face Meta in court

After Meta's warning letter, industry experts warn case of alleged misuse of spyware could risk Israel losing its global cyber standing; Ynet learned on Monday that Paragon is considering its steps and, if necessary, will not hesitate to launch a battle; 'Entire Israeli cyber industry could collapse'

Tal Shahaf | 02.03.25

'MRI for Cars': Israeli statrtup UVeye raises $191M to expand AI-powered vehicle scanning

UVeye, the Israeli startup redefining vehicle inspections with AI-powered scanning, raised $191M in a funding round led by Toyota and Amazon; The company, scanning nearly 1M vehicles monthly, plans to expand globally, targeting car dealerships, fleets and insurance markets

Tal Shahaf | 01.30.25

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