Artificial intelligence

Can Israel finally stub out smoking? Experts turn to AI, brain stimulation, and new drugs

While smoking is declining in many countries around the world, it is growing in Israel, rising in the last few years from one in five adults to one in four.

CBT can break down the connection between thought and the desire to smoke by using mindfulness.
An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

US rewards UAE's military aid in Iran war with expanded access to AI chips - report

Dovi Frances (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Aiming to be prime minister? Netanyahu's AI advisor eyes future political run, but not with Likud

A still from an Iranian propaganda channel "Explosive Media" creates Lego AI propaganda video showing a shadowy figure causing senator Lindsey Graham's fatal heart attack, July 12, 2026.

Iran-backed Lego AI propaganda channel claims regime behind Graham's death, threatens Laura Loomer


NewCore exits stealth with $66m. at $300m. valuation to secure AI-agent identity

The Tel Aviv and San Francisco startup says its platform governs human, machine, and AI-agent identities under one security-first architecture.

NewCore exits stealth with $66m. to secure workforce identity in AI-agent era.

Dieting with ChatGPT: Can it work

Many people use artificial intelligence to shorten and reduce the cost of processes – and many in the dieting field are doing the same. So, when can it be trusted, and when can it not?

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Bankers need to start viewing AI as a solution rather than a threat

If we approach AI as a connectivity solution rather than a workforce threat, we’ll modernize our infrastructure & strengthen the relationships that define our relevancy in a rapidly evolving industry

Ira Robbins, CEO and Chairman of Valley Bank

Ukraine's defense AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Danylo Tsvok predicts 'war of operating systems' with Russia in the next three-five years

A person holds a Sting interceptor drone by the Ukrainian company Wild Hornets at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, March 16, 2026

First AI World Cup in history: What technology innovations are used during sports' biggest stage?

Almost every action on the pitch will generate digital data, from player positions, ball movement, contact points, refereeing decisions, crowd movement, and even broadcast output for viewers.

A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

This Israeli startup is using AI to transform cinemas into more than just a place to watch movies

Aiming at younger generations and their need for socialization, Bigger Picture offers cinemas a platform to track their data and create better experiences.

A group of diverse people are queueing up in a movie theater to watch a movie.

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Anthropic received the export control directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nationals, without being given specific details of the national security concern.

Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, has dedicated teams to rigorously stress-test their models for potential risks and to design protective safeguards, but these defenses often remain fragile.

AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

AI-native platforms are reshaping stem cell research, making regenerative medicine faster, cheaper, and more precise.

Making Parkinson's cure personal: TechBio co-founder Micha Breakstoneand developmental biologist Olivier Pourquie.

AI push stalls inside Israeli government despite national tech strength, report finds

Israel has the tools to lead in AI, but weak planning, budget gaps, and fragmented data systems are slowing adoption across the public sector.

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

State audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security

Israel entered the Israel-Hamas war with major cyber-preparedness gaps, including delayed legislation, limited cabinet oversight, and weak readiness among key economic bodies.

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.