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The founder of SpaceX responded with "fake news" to claims that his company is in advanced negotiations to acquire the Israeli AI startup Decart for $6-7 billion. While the Calcalist report suggested Decart was "in Musk's sights," it also listed Amazon and Nebius as potential buyers.

The company exceeded analysts' expectations for revenue and profit. It anticipates continued significant growth of 30% in the second half of the year. Rafi Amit: "We are experiencing a significant acceleration in the pace of order intake."

Instead of just booking a gym class, the AI agent identified a security vulnerability, exploited it to bypass booking restrictions, and removed another person from the waiting list. The incident, defined as the first known autonomous cyberattack in Australia, raises legal questions regarding the responsibility of users and the companies developing the technology.

As revealed in Globes, Chinese car manufacturers like Chery, SAIC, and Geely are preparing to establish direct offices in Israel. This shift suggests they may decide to take control of their own distribution. Since the beginning of the year, every second car sold in the country was made in China.

Beyond Oil, which developed a solution for renewing used frying oil, will implement the technology in 14 US supermarket branches. Also: Toys R Us is investing about 2 million shekels in a concept store in Ra'anana. Events and appointments.

The Israel Land Authority (ILA) has regulated the status of approximately 120,000 dunams of agricultural land, enabling the construction of solar energy facilities. This resolution ends a dispute between Negev moshavim that has persisted since 1991.

Argular, which helps OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google test the safety of their models, has been linked to three cases where artificial intelligence systems managed to access the internet during cyber experiments. The company claims that they originated from a single glitch in the testing environment that has already been addressed.

Balaji Srinivasan left Silicon Valley and set up an incubator for new countries in an Asian ghost town, until the government shut the project down.

Fields Medal winner Jacob Zimmerman is joining OpenAI. He aims to use his mathematical expertise to advance AI safety and ensure the technology does not pose an existential threat to humanity.

Once a week, the "Checking the Myth" column examines famous historical distortions, their origins, and their lasting impact. This week: we debunk the claim that the maligned insect is destined to survive a nuclear apocalypse.

Samsung's new generation of foldables offers an intriguing structural change: the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is an almost square device, rather than elongated as is customary. The design is clean and premium, performance is good, and the battery is strong, but the price tag is particularly high.

Artificial intelligence and other technologies are already helping researchers decode whale language, identify patterns in animal communication, and even conduct "conversations" with dogs. However, the question is no longer just what they are trying to tell us, but whether we will know how to listen to them.

The leaked copy of Spider-Man, which garnered millions of views within hours, revealed how X has turned from a distribution channel into a social network for an effective pirate infrastructure. While studios continue to rely on legal tools, Hollywood understands that the new line of defense may be the cinema experience itself.

The new family car from MG sets a new standard for value in its segment with a spacious interior, agile performance, and an unconventional price. While the range is relatively limited, it remains an impressive offer for urban and suburban use.

Prof. Philippe Aghion, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, has built a model that may help the world survive the AI revolution. In a special interview with Globes, he explains why one should not protect jobs during the transition phase, how "the obsession with punishing the rich will make us all poor," and why Israel might miss the opportunity to become the economic leader of the region.

Globes has learned that Chery recently rented offices in Holon and is expected to begin local operations later this year. Simultaneously, the SAIC group, represented in Israel by the Lubinski group, importer of MG, is also preparing to reopen its permanent representative office in Israel after about five years.

Supersonic, the last major gaming division remaining from the acquisition of the Israeli company IronSource, is being sold to the British company Tripledot, which is entering operations in Israel for the first time. About a third of the company's employees will be laid off as part of the move.

The Auto Chen company of the Belilius family has received the official franchise for the import and marketing in Israel of the Chinese car brand Forthing from Dongfeng, which was held until now by the UMI group.

The mega-deal in which Visa acquired BioCatch at a $2.4 billion valuation yielded the Jerusalem-based investor group OurCrowd about $200 million. The fund, which operates on a unique model, also holds shares in the AI giant Anthropic.

AI tools make it easier for entrepreneurs to start companies alone, and many continue to operate them that way even as they grow.

The American company Razer has acquired the assets of the Israeli startup StreamElements. Once one of Israel's fastest-growing companies during the pandemic, it faced market shifts and was sold at a loss.

An independent X account gave Anthropic's AI agent a $50,000 portfolio to manage with the goal of outperforming the S&P 500 index. The project operators now claim the portfolio has yielded a 19% return since March, and investors are already copying its trades to the tune of about $27 million.

The company's revenue grew to $782.3 million, exceeding analysts' expectations due to continued growth in cloud services and AI solutions. Net profit, however, saw a decline.

This is not the first time remnants of human space activity have collided with the Moon, and the phenomenon is becoming a growing concern. The impact will eject a cloud of dust and rock fragments above the lunar surface, though it will be difficult to observe from Earth without a powerful telescope.

New AI-based tools are helping homebuyers and sellers make more informed decisions. Discover how these technologies are changing the way we assess financial capacity and the true value of real estate.

Many users in Israel and around the world report that their WhatsApp account has been blocked without warning. Experts estimate that a monitoring algorithm is misclassifying normal usage patterns as spam. Here is what to do if you are blocked.

Attackers took over the account of a well-known developer on the popular AI model sharing platform and injected malicious code into dozens of common open-source libraries. The incident could affect thousands of organizations and hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. Security experts urge caution.

SpaceX is set to release its first financial reports as a public company this week, followed by the initial unlocking of restricted shares. While the influx of supply may trigger volatility, analysts remain largely bullish, with many projecting significant long-term upside.

Dr. Asaf Sinay, CEO of the Israeli startup Qedma, discusses a breakthrough experiment conducted with IBM. The study documented "quantum advantage" for the first time by solving a complex physical problem.

In the last two weeks, many Israelis have reported that their WhatsApp accounts were blocked without a clear reason, and the wave of blocks has resumed in recent hours. A 'Globes' investigation suggests the issue is isolated to Israel. The Israel Internet Association urges the public to back up data and utilize alternative messaging applications.

The hydrogen-powered transport sector in Israel is gaining momentum: The Ministry of Energy is launching a tender to subsidize hydrogen trucks. Colmobil has introduced the first intercity hydrogen-powered bus in Israel.

The company developed a system for identifying and preventing fraud in the banking system using biometric and behavioral means. Only two years ago, BioCatch was sold to the Permira fund for $1.3 billion.

Chinese car exports have reached record levels, accounting for nearly half of the Israeli market. However, this rapid growth hides risks: many brands may disappear, leaving owners without spare parts and support.

Anker's Liberty 5 Pro Max headphones attempt to fundamentally change the perception of the brand: not just as one that offers "good value for money," but as a player that sets the bar in the market. To justify this, several improvements are required.

Autonomous driving is approaching Israel thanks to a new international UN standard. Car importers are preparing for a shortage of vehicle-transport ships that could delay shipments until the end of the year. Also: BMW, Genesis, Toyota and KGM launch new models.

The flight that made history and lasted 24 hours. London is on the way to bypassing airport traffic jams. Meanwhile, El Al says goodbye to Lior Suchard. Three events that happened this week in the aviation industry.

In a recent interview with The Economist, Elon Musk discussed his vision for a future where AI surpasses human intelligence and money loses its value. However, market volatility and past unfulfilled promises lead many to view his predictions with skepticism.

Heavy rains followed by an extreme heat wave created the perfect conditions for the spread of fire.

Amnon Shashua has announced he is stepping down as CEO of Mobileye to concentrate on his new AI venture, DoubleAI. This move marks a strategic shift for the entrepreneur, who has spent decades balancing the management of multiple high-profile companies.

The 2026 Renault Symbioz features an upgraded hybrid powertrain and a spacious interior. Despite its solid equipment, the model faces stiff competition from Chinese manufacturers.