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A woman holds a sign opposing antisemitism at a rally. Photo by AndriiKoval/Shutterstock.

Israelis develop AI-powered bot to fight antisemites online

"All the user has to do to operate Savee is to highlight the text, right-click and the tool will offer him an answer."

October 2, 2023

Israel's Sorek Desalination Plant on Nov. 22, 2018. Photo by Isaac Harari/Flash90.

Israeli desalination can help the world

Countries around the world are facing acute water shortages and Israel can provide a solution.

September 26, 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a live-streamed conversation with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk in California. Credit: Twitter/X screenshot.

In meeting with Musk, Netanyahu calls for end to antisemitic bot ‘armies’

The Israeli prime minister asked the billionaire to find a way to curb Jew-hatred online “within the confines of the First Amendment.”

September 18, 2023

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a live broadcast with Elon Musk, Sept. 18, 2023. Photo by Avi Ohayon/GPO.

Netanyahu’s Twitter gambit

The Israeli prime minister used Elon Musk as a counterweight to the Biden administration.

September 18, 2023

Ehang's EH216-S, a Chinese-made drone, one of several tested as part fo the Israel National Drone Initiative, June 5, 2023. Photo by Mark Nomdar/B.Y. Creative & Productions.

Autonomous helicopter taxi makes first test flight over Jerusalem

The trial was made possible by a 60 million shekel ($15.7 million) project known as the Israel National Drone Initiative.

September 14, 2023

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen appoints Fleur Hassan-Nahoum as innovation envoy, Sept. 13, 2023. Photo by Shlomi Amsalem/GPO.

Jerusalem deputy mayor appointed first Israeli innovation envoy

"There is no better message than the robust economy Israel has built despite the odds," Fleur Hassan-Nahoum said.

September 13, 2023

Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Israeli ministries to launch use of AI to boost services

Government project proposals may be submitted by Nov. 15.

August 15, 2023

Check Point headquarters in Tel Aviv, June 26, 2023. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90.

Check Point buys Israeli cybersecurity startup Perimeter 81 for $490m

The acquisition's framework requires users to be authorized and authenticated on a continual basis.

Pesach Benson

August 13, 2023

At the IDF's Glilot Base near Herzliya are, from left, Oshik Efrati, CEO of HomeBiogas; Erez Zidon, director of the Defense Ministry’s Logistics and Assets Department; and Brig. Gen. Pini Ben Moyal, head of the IDF Logistics Division, Aug. 7 2023. Credit: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson’s Office.

IDF to turn organic waste into renewable energy

Kitchen scraps will be transformed into biogas.

Pesach Benson

August 9, 2023