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

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.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO
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Nvidia in talks for record-breaking AI financing safety net for OpenAI data center

Students at Ben Gurion University, in Beer Sheba. November 04, 2025.

Ben-Gurion University launches ASK POLA: An AI study advisor for prospective students

Director General of the Ministry of Welfare, Yinon Aharoni, and Sheba CEO, Prof. Yitshak Kreiss, signing the agreement

Welfare Ministry and Sheba to establish $25 million innovation arm


Can cybersecurity ever be as safe as tap water?- opinion

Cybersecurity is nearing tap‑water reliability, just as the taps become easier to poison.

pen AI and Anthropic logos are seen in this illustration created on September 12, 2025.

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Israeli security firms play defense against drone, cyber threats

CYBER AFFAIRS: One cybersecurity company, KELA Group, referred to the World Cup, which is ongoing in the US, Mexico, and Canada, as the “largest digital battlefield in history.”

A FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 security member at pitch side in Toronto Stadium in June.

Major AI models reproduce centuries-old antisemitic stereotypes, Israeli study finds

'From Myth to Model: Representation of “The Jew” in Generative AI', by Israeli academics Michael Gilead and Gal Gutman, found that historical antisemitic tropes appear embedded in modern AI systems.

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Bennett forms AI advisory committee to boost Israel's national tech policy ahead of elections

The plan is said to be aimed at boosting the country's technological edge and positioning Israel as a global and regional leader in artificial intelligence.

Former Israeli Prime Minister and head of newly merged 'Together' party, Naftali Bennet speaks at a press conference at the Israeli parliament on May 20, 2026 in Jerusalem.

Valued at $250 billion: Tel Aviv ranks fourth among world cities

According to a report by the international rating firm Start-up Genome, startup activity is concentrated in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and life sciences.

A hot day at the beach in Tel Aviv.

"Young people reduced digital purchases. We stopped exciting them. They are going to the mall"

At the Go E-Commerce conference, senior figures in the e-commerce industry outlined the future of the market in light of the AI revolution and uncertainty.

Azrieli Mall Tel Aviv

New AI tool allows users to chat with Jewish historical figures

Jewish Lives says the site is designed to “enrich reader exploration of the Jewish experience.” They’ve created lesson plans to help educators use Ask Jewish Lives in the classroom.

IMAGES OF Albert Einstein and Emma Goldman are featured in "Ask Jewish Lives," an AI bot that bases its conversations on the "Jewish Lives" series of biographies.

G7 leaders discuss 'trusted partners' access to cutting-edge US AI models, sources say

An agreement providing broader access to advanced models would allow G7 countries to use the models to develop stronger cybersecurity defenses against rivals such as China.

The G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.

How AI is changing the way students choose their future careers

“AI is reshaping career planning by pushing students to seek practical skills, critical thinking, and adaptability in a rapidly changing job market.”

Israel attempts an AI catch-up revolution as four million people prepare to change jobs - exclusive

How will Israel's new AI Chief, Erez Askal, address challenges that make AI harder for Israelis than cyber?

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