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James Spiro

James Spiro

James Spiro is a tech journalist and founder of The Spiro Circle, a publication and podcast that explores culture, identity and technology.

An Iranian attack on French refrigeration systems prompted an Israeli warning. At Cyber Week in Tel Aviv, officials and responders examined how essential services can keep running, recover and give the public a reliable answer.
As aliyah from Western countries rises, professionals from France and Chile describe why they chose Israel and how finding work helped them build a new life.
The Shin Bet, social media platforms and independent researchers are working to expose influence operations and protect election systems.
Six Israeli-linked companies earned recognition alongside global technology companies whose Israeli operations signal confidence in the country’s talent.
Israeli cybersecurity firms raised about $4.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026 as investors back companies protecting data and controlling what AI systems can access.
The Education Ministry plans to introduce Project 720 in every school within three years. A preliminary evaluation found gains among struggling students, though its impact on academic achievement has yet to be tested.
In an exit interview with JNS, Dror Bin reflects on crisis intervention, deep tech, Israel’s relationship with Europe and what he wants from his successor.
The inaugural event is framed around the theme of transforming Startup Nation into an “Edge-Up Nation.”
Global energy markets pushed local gasoline to a record high, but the government’s response highlights the extent to which motorists pay some of the world’s heaviest fuel taxes.
The final day of “Contemporary Antisemitism 2026” examined how artificial intelligence, social media and digital knowledge systems are reshaping the spread of anti-Jewish narratives and efforts to counter them.
Day Two of the “Contemporary Antisemitism 2026” conference in Haifa explored how Jewish belonging is increasingly contested across digital platforms, popular culture and minority movements.
“Contemporary Antisemitism 2026" explores ways that can influence how cultures identify, understand, and confront anti-Jewish and anti-Israel sentiment.