AI

US to warn partners they must pick sides in artificial intelligence race with China

Washington last year launched the Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing supply chains for AI models, semiconductors and critical minerals, amid a fierce technology rivalry with Beijing.

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he attends a press conference at Trump National Golf Club, in Bedminster, New Jersey, US, August 15, 2024.
Illustration: A man in a hospital bed

Artificial intelligence is changing medicine – but who will pay for the next mistake?

Israeli Embassy in Vienna published an infographic asking for assistance in locating two Israelis last seen in Austria, August 2026.

Mali, Liel Yahalomi's AI search history helped authorities track them down in Argentina - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026.

India at 80: Young, progressive, and forging a special partnership with Israel - opinion


How to get your PSL rating from a photo (2026 Step-by-Step)

By Alex Rivera - how-to and AI-apps writer. Alex breaks down trending apps into steps anyone can follow. This guide reflects tools tested in July 2026.

AI-powered tools can now analyze facial features and generate a PSL attractiveness score from a single selfie.

Anthropic in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for $6 billion

Foreign report: AI giant Anthropic is examining its largest acquisition to date, Decart, which raised funds in May at a valuation of around $4 billion.

The founders of Decart, Dean Leitersdorf and Moshe Shalev

Israeli venture firm Team8 raises $365m. to invest in AI-native start-ups

The latest fundraising brings Team8’s total assets under management to nearly $2b. across eight funds launched since the firm was founded in 2014.

A display showing stock market data is seen outside the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on March 09, 2026 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Iran has continued firing waves of drones and missiles at Israel after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early on February 28th; illustrative

Dobronsky carries experience from abroad Israel can use, but only if he comes home - editorial

Likud voters and the country as a whole deserve to know that those asking to exercise that trust intend to live among the people they represent.

Entrepreneur and businessman Oren Dobronsky

Netanyahu plans AI minister role, reserved slot for high-tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky

AI is set to become a key part of Netanyahu’s election campaign, with Oren Dobronsky reportedly promised a future ministerial role.

An illustrative image of the Israeli flag covered in computer pieces and the words "Artificial Intelligence."

Dramatic split: The new map of upheavals in Israeli tech

Tech employment remained stable and the sector is not collapsing but reorganizing: While software companies recorded 6.6% layoffs, hardware stood at just 1.1%.

High-tech office complex

Labor dispute at AIG: Employees demand improved conditions, AI regulation

Amid record business results, negotiations for a new collective agreement have stalled. The union and committee warn of labor action and express concern over job losses due to an AI pilot program.

AIG

PM Netanyahu launches national AI program, vows Israel will become a 'global superpower'

The program has been under development for several months and was launched in a joint ceremony by Netanyahu and the Head of the National AI Directorate, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the launch of the National AI Program, August 9, 2026.

US House Democrats press Anthropic, OpenAI about rogue AI agents

OpenAI and Anthropic disclosed in July that their AI agents had broken out of their environments and hacked into the systems of other companies during cybersecurity tests.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO

Seven teams, five days, one challenge: Building AI solutions at Tel Aviv University

TAU Aurion’s flagship program for teens helps them turn ideas into solutions while building friendships that cross continents.

Tel Aviv University's SummerTech program