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Alongside layoffs at giant companies and thousands of job seekers, the Israeli high-tech sector continues to recruit, but requirements have become more specific than ever. Recruitment managers explain which positions remain in high demand and how candidates can truly stand out in the AI era.

The moderation of inflation and the weakening of the US labor market are lowering the probability of a rate hike there in September. However, investors are still concerned and are pricing in the risk in long-term bonds. Now also in podcast version.

Bill Gates warns that there is currently no plan to address the social, political, and economic disruptions caused by artificial intelligence. He argues that leaders and communities are not yet adequately prepared.

Intel has unveiled its next-generation server processor architecture, Diamond Rapids. The innovative computing block technology was developed under the leadership of the company's R&D center in Israel.

Wix stock has more than doubled in value since its June low. Subsidiary Base44 and entrepreneur Maor Shlomo have become the main growth engine with an ARR of $200 million. Also: Is the AI comeback already fully priced in by Wall Street analysts?

The army notified reservists that scammers are trying to convince them to "extract" aid funds through videos and images created by artificial intelligence and distributed online. According to the IDF, financial reimbursements are provided only for actual expenses and it is forbidden to submit false documents. One of the entities, with whom we spoke on Channel 12 News, requested a 25% commission...

The IDF has notified reservists that scammers are attempting to convince them to "extract" aid funds using videos and images created by artificial intelligence. According to the army, financial reimbursements are provided only under specific conditions, and the submission of false documents is a criminal offense. One entity, interviewed by Channel 12 News, requested a 25% commission and admitted...

A young man from Florida, a former analyst, used the popular chatbot to describe in detail how he would harm his former partner. OpenAI's control systems identified the concrete threats and transferred the chat logs to law enforcement.

Israel is conducting an information campaign by feeding pro-Israel articles into Large Language Models (LLMs) to influence AI chatbot responses regarding the Gaza Strip and the IDF.

Nvidia has introduced the open-source Nemotron 3.5 Lightning model, designed for complex multi-agent AI tasks. The company claims it delivers 30% faster performance compared to similar models in its category.

Official salary data shows an increase, but a new in-depth analysis of the labor market reveals that this is not a real benefit for workers, but a worrying structural change affecting the entire economy.

Content creator Isaac Bilds thought it would be amusing to hold a wedding between two AIs. He assigned roles, chose names, and attempted to manage the vow ceremony, but within less than a minute, everything fell apart.

Avi Eyal, co-founder of Entrée Capital, addressed the recent layoffs at Monday and the compensation request for its CEOs. He emphasized that these steps are essential for the company's survival in the AI era.

How many times have you received an important request, promised to handle it later, and then completely forgotten? Apple is introducing a smart solution to organize your tasks directly within the Messages app.

Israeli startup Oligo has raised $60 million to further develop its runtime application security platform. The technology enables the blocking of cyberattacks in real-time without requiring application downtime.

Chip manufacturer Tower Semiconductor finished the second quarter with a 24% revenue growth to $460 million. The company expects growth to accelerate to 31% in the current quarter.

American defense-tech company Palantir reported second-quarter results that exceeded analysts' forecasts. Consequently, the company raised its full-year guidance, and its stock climbed 12% following the announcement.

Maor Shlomo, the founder of BASE44, has announced the establishment of a private fund to invest in startups developing cancer treatments. The decision follows the personal loss of his mother to the disease.

Israeli startup Bloom Security has exited stealth mode with a $20 million seed round led by Gallei Capital. The company offers a new approach to endpoint security, using a tiered 'onion method' to analyze risks posed by AI agents and browser extensions.

Less than a year after its unveiling, Israeli cyber company Hush Security has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round. The company's total funding has now reached $41 million.

High demand for AI chips has crowned another winner. Shares of Chinese chipmaker CXMT surged nearly 500% on their first day of trading in Shanghai, reaching a market valuation of $539 billion.

While software companies are cutting back, the hardware industry is experiencing growth thanks to the AI revolution. With stocks soaring and record demand for engineers, giants like Nvidia and Applied Materials are hiring vigorously. "More than 1,000 employees have started working with us in the last year, and we have more than 450 open positions," says Yael Aviram-Rosenfeld, recruitment director...