Artificial intelligence
Reporter's notebook: Israeli defense tech brings a wartime playbook to AUSA
“On a tactical level, the US and Israel face similar threats, so we cut the R&D time and are able to quickly field the products,” one executive told D&T. "Companies need to cooperate."
Wikipedia left biased edits on Israel, Hamas, and Zionism pages intact despite bans, ADL finds
AI is the great equalizer - opinion
Cybersecurity company Pluto Security raises $34 million
High rate of AI errors in Israeli study
A new study, led by Rambam and Technion, reveals significant gaps in periodontitis diagnosis and treatment planning carried out by various artificial intelligence systems.
Israeli AI English-learning startup Loora raises $22m. in Series B
The company, founded by former Sayeret Matkal soldiers Roy Mor and Yonti Levin, says it has more than 15 million users worldwide and has more than doubled revenue over the past year.
AI can think, but can it communicate? - opinion
Israel wants to lead the age of physical AI. To do that, we need to simulate not only the world autonomous machines can see, but the invisible world their signals travel through
AI poses a less dramatic threat than in movies like 'Terminator,' but cannot be ignored - analysis
Absent some kind of new major regulatory campaign, experts are debating whether the next phase of potential AI messes will only hurt more but will still be "in time" to prevent meltdowns.
OpenAI, Anthropic’s openness on risks is encouraging, but AI holds promise, Technion prof. says
"It's encouraging when the people leading the development of this technology speak openly about the risks, but we should remind ourselves of the benefits it offers,” said Professor Yaniv Romano.
OpenAI, Anthropic's push to slow down AI development is based on caution or finances? - analysis
The feud between government officials and artificial intelligence sector leaders over AI development may stem from genuine fears about the technology's limits or from simple financial speculation.
'Why didn't you broadcast it': 'NAZA' co-director claims Israel did not cover Gaza civilian deaths
"Why didn’t you broadcast?” 'NAZA' co-director Abraham said in an interview. “You say [our film] wasn’t complex enough. Okay. So why didn’t you broadcast something complex yourself?”
Trump claims fears around AI are 'hoax' pushed by China, politicians, in call with Nvidia CEO
"The data centers are great, and they make people wealthy, and they make states wealthy. And it's the oil of the next 20 to 25 years; it's even bigger than the internet," Trump claimed on Monday.
Israeli AI startup Buildots completes $130m. funding round
Israeli company Buildots combines AI and computer vision at construction sites, targeting an international market on track to reach a value of about $1.4 trillion.
Why some people are stepping back from AI as concerns come from inside industry - explainer
Who decides that a model is too powerful to release? What does a meaningful safety test look like? How can regulators verify companies’ claims?
