Artificial intelligence
IMPACT's Digital Defender 102 workshop helps Jews aged 55 and up fight online antisemitism
IMPACT also runs a program designed to "empower high school students to stand up, speak out, and make a meaningful difference online and in their communities," according to the organization's CEO.
US, China to discuss AI safety risks, cooperation on monitoring AI-directed cyberattacks
OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout this spring
Unlikely alliance: Bannon joins forces with Sanders, AOC over AI, data center restrictions - report
Grapevine August 2, 2026: The significance of Balfour Day
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Some 9,500 employees laid off from Israeli hi-tech firms in first half of 2026, consultant says
Career consultant Hayut Yogev estimates that 65% of laid-off employees will seek another hi-tech position, while senior executives could take up to a year to find work.
Google pulls AI generation feature out of satellite maps after fears of misuse, misinformation
In its original announcement on Thursday, Google stated that the feature could "bring history to life," or "give your favorite place a makeover."
Israel defense-tech hiring jumps 20% as AI layoffs spread among high-tech sector
GotFriends found that defense-tech startups are expanding recruitment and raising salaries as other technology companies cut staff and restructure around AI.
Autonomous AI-powered drone tech detects and reports fires, test launched by five-way partnership
As global warming and wildfires intensify, governmental and tech partners race to develop an AI-powered drone system that detects and reports fires within minutes.
Ahead of Knesset elections, Israel must enforce rules to combat AI disinformation - editorial
Artificial intelligence now allows almost anyone to create convincing images, voices, and videos of events that never occurred.
Just after presenting record profits: Another giant fires thousands of employees
Visa announced it will cut about 2,600 jobs, primarily in its technology and product departments, in a move aimed at boosting efficiency and redirecting resources toward growth areas, including AI.
Electronics company ESC BAZ presents border protection, defense technology to IDF officials
The systems and technological innovations were developed based on the lessons of October 7 and conclusions drawn from three years of fighting.
TikTok publishes new guidelines for politicians, content creators ahead of Knesset elections
At the center of the policy are a ban on paid political advertising, restrictions on the spread of misleading election information, and a requirement to label realistic content created with AI.
Eisenkot threatens legal action over AI video of Netanyahu, Trump mocking him in Hebrew
"We regret that instead of focusing on securing important diplomatic achievements, you chose, once again, to exploit the occasion to spread poison and venom," the letter from Eisenkot's team said.