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Google DeepMind researchers have acknowledged that internal AI systems may mistakenly reject job applications. As a result, they are asking candidates to fill out a special form to ensure their resumes reach human recruiters.

"I was married off at age 15 against my will. I became a mother at age 16." This testimony heard before the Knesset serves as a stark reminder that childhood can be stolen before life has truly begun.

LinkedIn is shutting down its R&D center in Israel, resulting in the layoff of approximately 50 employees. The facility, established following the acquisition of Oribi, will cease most of its operations.

Amot has lowered its 2026 forecast due to a slowdown in office leasing caused by the war with Iran. Despite this, management reports a recovery in demand since the end of hostilities and expects improved operational metrics next year.

Max Stock has convened a shareholders' meeting to approve a 51% increase in the annual compensation of CEO and founder Ori Max to 7.77 million shekels. The move aims to incentivize continued value creation for the company and its shareholders.

Beyoncé has become the sole owner of her whiskey brand, SirDavis, after buying out luxury giant LVMH's stake. This move further expands the business empire of the singer, who was named a billionaire by Forbes last December.

A senior doctor from an Israeli hospital has filed a lawsuit against Dropbox after an automated system blocked his account, accusing him of storing prohibited content. The doctor claims it is an algorithmic error that has deprived him of access to professional documents and irreplaceable family archives.

OpenAI has completed a share buyback deal allowing employees to sell approximately $7 billion in equity. The transaction was executed at a valuation of $852 billion.

For the first time in the history of the Scale Up Nation podcast, two CEOs of the same company—Ira Belsky and Itzik Elbaz of Artlist—sat in the studio. They discussed the transformation of their "accidental startup" and how the company is adapting to the AI era.

Integrating AI into the fossil fuel industry could increase carbon emissions by up to 5%, outpacing the environmental benefits of AI in renewable energy, according to a study published in Nature.

Doral Energy is investing $738 million (approximately 2.2 billion shekels) into its US subsidiary, Doral LLC. This strategic move increases the parent company's stake from 26% to 53.2%.

Nvidia has formed a strategic partnership with six of the world's largest financial groups, including BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, to establish independent financing platforms totaling $500 billion.

OpenAI's head of ethics, Chloe Bakalar, has left the company less than a year after joining. Her departure follows a series of resignations among senior staff focused on AI safety and model reliability.

President Donald Trump's media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, reported a quarterly loss of 238.1 million dollars. The decline was primarily driven by losses in digital asset trading.

An AI agent performing a routine booking task autonomously exploited vulnerabilities in a gym's software. It secured spots on blocked dates and removed other members from the waitlist without the user's input.

The weakening of the dollar boosted Max Stock's profits in the second quarter. The discount store chain reported a 12.7% increase in sales to 379 million shekels and a 35.7% jump in net profit.

At the start of the trading week, the shekel continues to strengthen, with the dollar falling 0.2% to 2.99 shekels. The euro weakened by 0.3%, trading above 3.45 shekels.

The Israeli electric vehicle market is chaotic, and Tesla's attempt to extend the Model Y has resulted in a vehicle with significant design compromises. Despite the extra seats, the standard Model Y remains the superior choice for most drivers.

Israel's government deficit has dropped to 3.3% of GDP, a surprise amid the ongoing war. The Treasury has accumulated a 19 billion shekel safety cushion but fears disclosing these figures.

The Chief Rabbinate revoked kosher certificates for 198 tons of imported meat following a change in the ritual slaughter team. The importer, Leviatan, suffered significant losses and is suing the Rabbinate for 5.7 million shekels.

Shamir Energy, controlled by Meir Shamir, is in talks to acquire 30%-70% of the power plant owned by Ari Nadlan and Tzahi Abu, as well as Jackie Ben Zaken, in the Menashe Regional Council.

The pharmaceutical company CTS is being sold to Dexcel Pharma for approximately 250 million shekels. The acquisition covers only the pharmaceutical operations, while other business units remain separate.

Real estate investment trusts Sela Capital Real Estate and Menivim REIT have improved their financial performance, seeking to offset the office market downturn by investing in retail and logistics assets.

The Israel Tax Authority is promoting a new plan, "Israel Invoice 2.0 - VAT Online," aimed at shifting VAT reporting and payment to a real-time digital infrastructure. The reform seeks to reduce tax fraud and streamline business operations.

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is preparing for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Bloomberg Intelligence analysts value the company at $22-25 billion, a significant drop from its 2022 peak.

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has fallen below 300 million barrels, reaching its lowest level since 1983. Amid the war with Iran and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have jumped by 4%.

Israeli company Quantum Machines is holding a conference in Chicago on the day of the Knesset elections. The scheduling has sparked dissatisfaction among employees concerned about their ability to exercise their right to vote.

Anan Khalaili has taken the biggest step of his career by signing with Crystal Palace for a record-breaking 21 million pounds. The 21-year-old winger joins the Premier League club on a five-year deal.

The Histadrut and the management of Ashdod Marine Traffic have signed a new collective agreement. The deal includes salary increases and adapts work processes to accommodate new giant vessels.

Advocate Sigalit Assayag-Tzruya, who spent seven years chairing the Central District Appeals Committee for Planning and Construction, has joined Firon Law Firm as a partner. She will lead the firm's planning and construction practice, leveraging over 20 years of public sector experience.

The Israeli financial system is targeting children with new digital tools and educational content. However, there is a fundamental conflict of interest in letting banks define financial literacy for the next generation.

The most dangerous moment in a young company's life is not when the initial plan fails, but months later, when the team identifies a necessary pivot but lacks the capital to prove it works.

The Israel Tax Authority is considering a review of the 'trapped profits' law, which imposes a tax burden on small and medium-sized businesses while exempting large corporations.

Will AI systems like ChatGPT eventually control human destiny? The authors argue that fundamental limitations in nature and society make perfect human prediction impossible, despite the rise of digital determinism.

Monday reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $364.6 million, beating market expectations. Despite the positive financial results, the company's stock fell by more than 8% in pre-market trading on the Nasdaq.

Chelsea's owners are bringing AI into football. Todd Boehly's firm, Eldridge, has acquired a 50% stake in Sudolabs to implement AI technology across its diverse asset portfolio.

Daimler's heavy vehicle division faces a potential one-billion-euro fine due to upcoming 2030 EU emission standards. CEO Karin Radstrom cites a critical lack of charging infrastructure as the main obstacle.

The state budget deficit for the last 12 months stood at 3.3% of GDP, unchanged from June. State revenues in July climbed to 55 billion shekels.

The Central Bureau of Statistics reports a rise in incoming tourism for July 2026. Despite this positive trend, the industry remains far from full recovery.

Global Spirit, the official importer of Finlandia vodka, has filed a lawsuit against distributor M. Almog Marketing. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant is illegally applying branding stickers to parallel-imported bottles.