Artificial Intelligence

Report:

Amazon in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart

Amazon is reportedly negotiating a $7 billion acquisition of Israeli AI startup Decart, founded in 2023 and known for its real-time video editing technology.

Palo Alto reaches unprecedented $1 trillion market cap on TASE

Palo Alto Networks hits a record high on Wall Street after beginning Tel Aviv trading, fueled by rising revenue, its multibillion-dollar CyberArk acquisition, and growing demand for cybersecurity in the AI era.

Tech giants sign AI safety agreement backed by Trump

Trump praises major tech executives for a new AI safety commitment, arguing self-policing can address risks without slowing development or adding regulations.

Israeli defense firm:

Integration of AI into loitering munitions for NATO country

Israeli defense company UVision is partnering with Estonia’s LendurAI to integrate advanced AI and autonomous capabilities into its loitering munitions for an undisclosed NATO member state.

Report:

OpenAI scraps new AI model release over safety standards

OpenAI has scrapped plans to release GPT-6.1 Astra after the AI model failed to meet the company’s safety standards amid growing scrutiny of AI security.

Florida vs. AI:

Florida demands that the following OpenAI models be shut down

'Stop claiming it’s safe. Stop selling it to children': Florida asks court to bar OpenAI from developing new models without external oversight, alleging that the company’s products endanger minors.

Bill Gates:

'AI could trigger events leading to 1 billion deaths'

Microsoft founder issue one of his starkest warnings about artificial intelligence, saying the combination of advanced AI tools and malicious actors could lead to a catastrophe on an unprecedented scale.

AI searches, deleted files raise questions in singer’s death

New findings in the investigation into Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis’s death include AI searches about saving a patient, alerts from his treatment device, and deleted medical records and images recovered by investigators.

OpenAI halts training after AI model bypasses restrictions

AI agent reportedly bypasses internet restrictions during OpenAI training run, prompting company to suspend some advanced model training.

Preparing the next generation:

Intel, Israel’s Education Ministry join forces

Education Ministry and Intel sign cooperation agreement to expand AI and STEM education, mentoring programs and technological opportunities for Israeli students.

Due to false AI report

Near US military action against Chinese ship

CNN reports that a false AI-assisted intelligence report nearly led the US military to intercept a Chinese ship after wrongly claiming it carried nuclear weapons components.

Israeli AI expert shatters scariest doomsday scenarios

Dr. Uzy Hadad of speaks to Arutz Sheva and warns that the real AI danger may not be machines turning against humanity, but humans becoming so dependent on them.

Why the מext breakthrough in AI video may be creative consistency

AI-generated video has become remarkably good at producing moments that grab attention. A cinematic camera move, a convincing cityscape, or a character performing a complex action can now emerge from a short set of instructions.

Against Israel and US:

Report: Iran turns to Russia for upgraded drones

Tehran seeking advanced Russian-made versions of its own Shahed drones, report says.

Anthropic blocks AI users over suspected bioweapons research

Anthropic says it blocked users who tried to use its AI models for potentially harmful biological research, including work involving viruses and toxins.

The Hidden Data Work Behind Defense AI Systems

See how Label Your Data’s managed annotation services support defense AI across UAV navigation, acoustic detection, maritime tracking, and field conditions.

Claude researcher warns 'AI race is out of control'

Jacob Coxon, an AI researcher who worked at both Anthropic and OpenAI, has left the industry while issuing a stark warning about the race toward superhuman artificial intelligence.

Ehud Barak proposes: social media shutdown before elections

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak sparks controversy with proposal to block major channels, platforms, in final days before Israel's elections.

Israel Railways demands Better Rail app shut down

Israel Railways accuses the popular open-source app of unauthorized access to its systems and contributing to service disruptions.

2.6 million students return to schools as 2027 year begins

With a nationwide cellphone ban to AI lessons and financial education, millions of Israeli students are heading back to school for a year of major changes.

Algorithms as Part of Your Personal Style

How AI is changing modern lifestyle choices

Discover how artificial intelligence is influencing fashion, beauty, wellness, creativity, and everyday decisions, and why AI tools such as Use AI are becoming part of modern lifestyle culture.

Why patients are seeking more specialist medical advice

Patients are becoming more informed, more curious and more proactive about their health. Rather than simply accepting a diagnosis or treatment plan at face value, many people are now looking for more specialist advice and exploring the options available to them.

New AI platform brings Jewish tradition into the digital age

A new AI-powered platform launched in Savyon aims to make Jewish law, tradition and daily practices accessible worldwide, while connecting users with more than 1,000 rabbis.

AI pushes Israeli teachers to bring exams back into the classroom

A new study finds Israeli teachers are increasingly moving assessments into the classroom as they grapple with concerns that AI could replace the skills students are meant to develop.

PM launches national AI program: ‘Israel will be a global power’

In announcing AI program, PM Netanyahu says: “The future is not waiting for us; we are creating it."

Your team adopted AI tools. Can you prove the time savings?

An NBER study of roughly 6,000 executives found that 89-95% of firms saw no measurable productivity or employment impact over three years, while the same period produced consistent evidence that individual workers do save real time.

Deepseek's new AI model raises the bar for local computing

Early users say DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 delivers stronger coding performance while running on hardware far less demanding than many competing AI models.

Israel tests AI-powered drone system for rapid wildfire detection

Israel has successfully completed the first test of a new drone-based system designed to detect wildfires within minutes of ignition, enabling emergency crews to respond before flames spread.

AI blunder:

Canadian politician reads chatbot prompts during speech

Watch: Politician in New Brunswick, Canada, reads out AI prompts three separate times during a legislative assembly speech.

Precedential ruling against AI election ads

The chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, has ordered Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to delete an AI-generated campaign video for being too misleading to voters.

AI chatbots fail to identify, reject antisemitism in Persian

New research tests four major platforms across 800 responses, exposing stark disparities between English and Persian language safety guardrails.

A relationship via an AI-Robot is pure Idolatry

When people feel they can no longer believe in permanent truths that transcend their single Self, they turn to an 'idolatry of self- centeredness', for example, they live autonomous lives and turn to robotic AI for companionship. Opinion.

Govt. approves National Artificial Intelligence Program

The Program aims to establish Israel's status as one of the world's leading countries in the field of artificial intelligence.

AI robot sparks outrage after kicking child

An unusual incident at a show in China went viral and raised concerns over the unsafe use of AI-powered robots.

New report:

Instagram algorithm feeding ordinary users antisemitic propaganda

Combat Antisemitism Movement study finds users engaging with mainstream self-improvement content are algorithmically exposed to conspiracy theories, antisemitic narratives, and even Nazi propaganda, without actively seeking such material.

Satmar Rebbe warns: AI is the greatest threat

Satmar Rebbe warns hasidim against artificial intelligence, orders followers to report those connected.

Kim oversees

North Korea tests AI-guided cruise and ballistic missiles

North Korea says its leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of AI-guided and ballistic missiles designed to strike Seoul.

IDF launches new technological unit

The “Alumot" unit in the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate will operate with all branches and bodies within the IDF to adapt technological solutions to operational users.

Photiu unveils AI Image Upscaler with zero-parameter workflow

Every year, a wave of new AI-powered photo tools floods the market.

Israel unveils massive summer program for students

Israel announced a NIS 1.1 billion summer education initiative combining AI, STEM studies, and emotional support for students.

Investigation

Photo of WHCD shooter in IDF shirt is AI

Widely shared image of would-be presidential assassin Cole Allen wearing an IDF t-shirt is an AI forgery used to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, New York Post and Storyful investigation finds.

How chat-based AI platforms are transforming everyday life

Discover how chat-based AI platforms like Use AI are reshaping communication, productivity, and digital culture across industries and societies worldwide.

Hungarian-Israeli system uncovers millions of antisemitic posts

Hungarian-Israeli technology monitors billions of posts and exposes the vast scale of hatred across the continent.

AI in Modern Society:

Transforming Education, Economy, Culture, and Public Awareness

Explore how AI-powered education tools are reshaping learning across society, economy, and culture. Discover Masterly AI as a modern platform for adaptive, intelligent learning.

IDF spokesman reveals: The truth behind his Iranian counterpart

IDF Farsi-language spokesperson Kamal Penhasi releases statement to Iranian public, dropping bombshell and asking for more information.

Assassination attempt targets Jewish OpenAI CEO

A suspect threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and was arrested; authorities say the motive was fear of the impact of artificial intelligence on humanity.

White House announces: First conviction in groundbreaking AI case

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces first conviction under an Act aiming to protect against nonconsensual AI-generated images, cyberstalking, and threats of violence, thanks First Lady Melania Trump for pushing legislation forward.

Agent Qaani strikes again

Who is killing all the Iranian officials?

An AI-generated video depicting IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani as a regime agent has fueled online rumors about his disappearance.

Trump blasts Iran:

'They're using AI for propaganda, they are being annihilated'

President Donald Trump accuses Iran of using AI and the media to spread disinformation, says the regime is fabricating battle footage and false reports to mask what he described as heavy military losses.

Netanyahu's dead?

Netanyahu begs to differ

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocked viral online claims that he is dead and that a recent video of him was AI-generated.

AI development in Israel

An expert analysis of AI development in Israel, exploring research strength, defence innovation, venture investment and the country’s growing global influence in artificial intelligence

AI detector free online tool test: How reliable is Detectmy?

Need an AI text detector that helps you inspect suspicious lines, not just chase one score? Here’s our hands-on review of DetectMy after a few tests we did.

Study warns chatbot may cause hallucinations

A new study claims AI-powered chatbots may encourage delusional thinking, especially among vulnerable people.

Full Review:

Is AIScanner.io the Most Accurate AI Detector?

Looking for the best AI detector to check your paper before submitting? We put AIScanner.io to the test on real student writing.

New AI video:

Jerusalem youth choir's Tribute To Trump

Perchei Yerushalayim releases a new clip with AI segments showing Trump as a DJ and children performing the famous "Trump" dance.

IDF Spokesman:

'Your AI is as stupid as you are'

IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee denounced a Hezbollah video of a missile strike in Israel as a digital forgery.

Watch:

Jewish music stars meet their younger selves

Musician and creator Shai Barak is bringing together Avraham Fried, Matisyahu, Mordechai Ben David, Yishai Lapidot and other singers with younger versions of themselves-using AI.

Israel to accelerate building of an AI server farm

Government approves plan to fast-track AI data centers, citing national security, expanded energy capacity and billions in projected revenue

Gur Hasidim prohibit use of artificial intelligence

Senior rabbis of the dynasty published a letter that defines AI as 'the evil inclination of our generation' and absolutely forbids any interaction with artificial intelligence systems.

Parenting, prayer and AI

Parenting and Prayer are the best ways of retaining our sense of humanness- our 'image of G-d' - in the AI Age. Op-ed.