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IDF Unit 8200 Alumni Association uses network to drive Israeli innovation, start-ups

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:13:19 GMT

The event comes as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping the technology sector and forcing companies and professionals to adapt to new realities.

Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow

BY UDI ETZION — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:39:15 GMT

IAI's backlog hit $35B and profits jumped 47%, but a Ministry-Treasury dispute created a NIS 2.4B negative cash flow. Chairman Levy warns of debt.

Your personal data is for sale. Privacy Bee earned PCMag's first perfect score fighting it

BY IN COOPERATION WITH PRIVACY BEE — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:30:15 GMT

PCMag names Privacy Bee the first data removal service to earn a perfect 5-star rating, citing its industry-leading broker coverage and ongoing removal efforts.

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

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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.

Dramatic split: The new map of upheavals in Israeli tech

BY WALLA! MONEY — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:55:00 GMT

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%.

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

BY LIAT RON — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:55:00 GMT

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.

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

BY TZVI JASPER — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:26:03 GMT

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.

What a decade of online eyewear orders reveals about how America's eyesight is changing

BY IN COOPERATION WITH EYEBUYDIRECT — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:26:26 GMT

From rising myopia to digital strain, industry data reveals how screen time is reshaping national vision.

Meridian Holdings Q2 2026: What happens when the bettors win, but the company still grows?

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH MERIDIAN HOLDINGS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:04:16 GMT

Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN) reported 16% revenue growth, a second consecutive profitable quarter, showing why diversification, technology & Meridian x UFC matter beyond the headline numbers

The culture of chance: How digital gaming visuals transformed the way southeast Asia plays

BY IN COOPERATION WITH AMRYTT MEDIA — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:59:04 GMT

Inside the interactive revolution: How localized design and advanced infrastructure are powering Southeast Asia’s gaming ecosystem.

National AI Directorate announces 'Project Nexus' to develop, build quantum computer in Israel

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:09:54 GMT

Israel's national AI strategy backs a locally produced quantum computer and physical AI tools to secure tech sovereignty and future global leadership.

Visa signs $2.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli anti-fraud firm BioCatch

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:59:09 GMT

Visa agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based BioCatch for $2.4 billion, expanding its AI-driven defenses against scams, account takeovers and digital fraud.

Israeli cyber startup Oligo Security doubles valuation with $60 Million round

BY ZELI GREENBERG — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Following its exposure of major AI infrastructure and web browser vulnerabilities, the company plans to accelerate product innovation and expand internationally.

The employee relied on AI and made a mistake: Who will pay the price?

BY ADV. NOA RUBIN — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT

Most employees in Israel already use artificial intelligence on a routine basis, but most organizations ignore the need for clear guidelines.

How AI could predict your vote before you leave home

BY DR. SHAY HOROVITZ — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:55:00 GMT

Before every election, polls of a few hundred people miss reality. In the AI era, billions of data points – from likes to purchases – can predict political views with striking accuracy.

Visa buys Israel's BioCatch for $2.4b

BY ZELI GREENBERG — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT

The American payments giant is acquiring the Israeli AI firm, which protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide from financial fraud.

From optional to mandatory: Europe's AI rules create demand for Israeli player-protection tech

BY IN COOPERATION WITH GIORGI JIKIA — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:35:00 GMT

Built on decades of expertise in real-time analytics and security, Israeli companies are positioned to meet Europe’s rising compliance demands.

AI-driven search surges: Consumers shift to buying in chat

BY WALLA! MONEY — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:15:00 GMT

A new Salesforce report reveals that e-commerce traffic referred by AI users quadrupled.

AI burns books? Tech giants are buying, shredding books to train smarter chatbots

BY CORINNE BAUM — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:27:27 GMT

AI Tech giants have been working on a secret project to buy millions of books and destroy them to feed their new models.

Israeli startup Qedma helps IBM outperform top supercomputer using quantum technology

BY ASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:56:34 GMT

Qedma’s algorithms enabled IBM’s quantum computer to overcome noise and achieve a scientific computing advantage with potential commercial applications.

Some 9,500 employees laid off from Israeli hi-tech firms in first half of 2026, consultant says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:59:44 GMT

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.

How to balance your digital and real life to stay sane

BY IN COOPERATION WITH BLAKE ARTWRIGHT — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:46:04 GMT

Learn how to balance screen time and offline life, improve mental well-being, reduce digital stress, and build healthier daily habits. (And stay sane.)

The omission that will cost the state tens of billions

BY DANIEL COHEN — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

AI is pushing workers 50+ out of the job market. With the state refusing to invest in retraining, it will pay heavily in benefits and lost revenue.

The AI singularity may have arrived: Technion expert backs OpenAI's Sam Altman's claim

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:07:58 GMT

The "singularity point," which represents the moment when AI becomes better at generating results than humans can, might have been reached, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Nvidia in talks for record-breaking AI financing safety net for OpenAI data center

BY WALLA! MONEY — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:55:00 GMT

Nvidia is in discussions to provide a massive financial backstop for OpenAI, paving the way for the construction of the largest data center in history.

Oxygen of NIS 1B for hi-tech: Who will receive state aid and who will be left out?

BY ZELI GREENBERG — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:35:00 GMT

The government is expanding its coffers and injecting NIS 1 billion into start-ups whose operating horizon shrank due to the strengthening of the shekel against the dollar.

Welfare Ministry and Sheba to establish $25 million innovation arm

BY AVICHAY CHAIM — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:25:00 GMT

The ARC Welfare initiative aims to streamline the work of more than 120,000 employees, address heavy workloads, and commercialize patents developed within the system.

Mobileye stock plummets following Amnon Shashua’s departure

BY WALLA! MONEY — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:20:00 GMT

Mobileye stock fell 15% after founder and CEO Prof. Amnon Shashua announced his resignation, despite the company reporting improved profitability.

Intel hits roadblock: State cancels massive NIS 1.3B grant for 2025

BY LIAT RON — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:25:00 GMT

The promised Kiryat Gat investment spree faces reality: Following the freeze on factory expansion, the state halted 2025 funding, putting the 2026 grant in doubt as well.

Between IP and AI: Generative AI continues to grow

BY DR. ESTHER LUZZATTO — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:42:58 GMT

WIPO's new report reveals an unprecedented surge in GenAI patents, as the artificial intelligence revolution rapidly expands into industries, markets, and infrastructure