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OpenAI is pausing the development of its new AI model, Astra, due to concerns that it possesses "critical cyber capabilities" that could allow it to autonomously exploit zero-day vulnerabilities.

Anthropic has announced that Auto Mode will now be the default for Claude Code for Pro, Max, and Team subscribers. A new classification tool allows the AI to autonomously block dangerous commands.

Internal documents revealed in a legal battle with authors expose how the AI giant acquired millions of books, dismantled and scanned them - and then discarded the physical copies. The goal: to build a massive database of high-quality human text to train Claude.

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.

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 wave of layoffs in high-tech and the preference for experienced employees signal that artificial intelligence is already changing the labor market. Israel must establish short and accessible training tracks that will allow employees to update their skills, change professions, and remain relevant.

Protests, warnings, and fear of losing control: the AI protest movement is gaining momentum worldwide. At Irregular, a company that tests advanced models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, they explain what is really happening behind the scenes of the AI revolution and why we are close to the point of no return.

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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.

A new development at Bar-Ilan University places an AI examiner in front of computer science students: instead of fighting the use of artificial intelligence, the system asks them questions about the code they submitted to ensure they truly understand the material. Students initially resisted, but report that the method improved their knowledge – and now there are plans to expand the project to...

According to reports, the new device will be screenless and will allow users to conduct conversations with artificial intelligence and perform tasks using voice commands. OpenAI hopes this will be the first step toward developing products that could eventually serve as an alternative to smartphones.

Researchers from Stanford University have achieved a scientific breakthrough by using artificial intelligence to design "from scratch" completely new viruses. The creation process utilized principles similar to those of advanced language models like ChatGPT.

A series of alarming incidents in which autonomous models carried out unauthorized cyberattacks has led to a dramatic bill that attempts to deal with the scenario that scares the tech giants in Silicon Valley.

Following a successful pilot in Kfar Shmaryahu, the smart system that reduces waiting times by tens of percent is expanding to other central intersections in the Sharon region and promises to completely change the driving experience for thousands of drivers.

The fear of automotive workers regarding robot replacement is becoming a reality. Major automakers BMW and Hyundai have announced plans to integrate AI-powered humanoid robots into their production lines, sparking fierce opposition from labor unions.

The largest technology companies in the United States are expected to spend more than $700 billion by the end of 2026 on computing infrastructure and artificial intelligence, nearly double the amount spent the previous year. Leading firms, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle, are known as "hyperscalers."

AI has inherited our traditional gender role division — from submissive female voice assistants to authoritative male financial advisors. The gender design of the code directly impacts the results, jobs, and information we receive.

Google Maps is launching a major update for its AI chat, Ask Maps. It now functions as a smart personal assistant that understands your plans and provides real-time recommendations.

Meta has introduced Muse Code, an autonomous programming agent designed to compete with tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The tool enables developers to automate code planning, writing, and testing.

The artificial intelligence revolution is transforming tax collection in Israel. The Israel Tax Authority is transitioning from sample audits to analyzing 100% of reports, significantly increasing the likelihood of detecting undeclared income.

Have you ever searched Google for a pair of sneakers, and within minutes they appeared in your feed alongside a "limited time" discount and a recommendation for a jacket to complete the look? This has long been more than just digital advertising shown to everyone in the same way. Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into our shopping experience, learning our preferences and habits...

An innovative infrastructure from network giant Cloudflare will allow AI agents to perform micro-payments and transactions in the background autonomously, while dramatically simplifying digital asset security for users.

Moti Bachar, 37, from Tel Aviv, launched an Instagram page that uses AI to reimagine the moments preceding the creation of iconic artworks, such as the "Mona Lisa" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Within three days, his videos garnered over 400,000 views. In an interview with mako, he discusses his workflow and sudden success: "I went to sleep with 30 followers and woke up with two thousand."

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.

How many times have you wondered if a photo or video on a WhatsApp channel is a real shot or just a successful AI forgery? In an era where AI tools are becoming more advanced, distinguishing reality from fiction is increasingly difficult. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the popular app will soon introduce a feature to help users identify AI-generated content in seconds.

Google's parent company, Alphabet, valued at $4 trillion, is facing a difficult strategic dilemma. While its cloud division reports an 82% revenue growth, the company is experiencing a significant wave of departures among key scientists, including Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, who is leaving after 27 years.

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

Ofer Elyakim, known for the successful sale of DSP Group, has been named CEO of Arasale Electronics. The company develops AI-driven systems for the IDF and the US Army, helping to improve artillery precision and reduce ammunition consumption by 50%.

Cloudflare is launching a new payment system that allows autonomous software to perform transactions and purchase digital services completely independently, without human intervention. Here is how the mechanism that will change the web will work.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how information is accessed, and the world's top tennis players are integrating these tools into their professional and personal lives. While some seek a competitive edge on the court, others use AI for daily tasks, despite growing skepticism and concerns within the tour.

Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 model opened fake accounts and sent emails with malware to real people in an attempt to inject malicious code into GitHub. In a separate event, an OpenAI model accidentally attacked a real website during a test conducted by the Israeli company Irregular. Anthropic states they are working to understand why Claude behaved this way.

Google has officially announced the retirement of Google Assistant in favor of its AI-powered Gemini. The transition will begin on September 4, 2026, affecting mobile devices, tablets, and wearables.

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.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is entering the artificial intelligence race. In the company’s first investor call as a public entity, Musk defended a massive investment of nearly $16 billion in AI infrastructure during the second quarter of the year.

The Herzliya Municipality is implementing an AI-based adaptive traffic light system from the startup ITC. The technology uses computer vision to analyze real-time traffic, which has already reduced waiting times at traffic lights by 25%.

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.

The artificial intelligence giant OpenAI is establishing commercial operations in Israel and has selected the public IT company Abra as its official partner. The goal is to move organizations from the experimental stage to measurable business results using advanced models.

Microsoft is tightening control over employee AI token spending. Management is shifting focus toward efficiency rather than maximum resource consumption, transitioning to the GPT-5.6 Sol model.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has expressed frustration over the trend of AI talent prioritizing financial compensation over the company's core mission.

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.