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A huge achievement for Israeli competitors at the International Olympiad in Informatics: they won 3 gold medals while participating under the Olympic flag because Israel was boycotted. However, one of the winners, Yotam Budnik, refused to give in and wore an Israeli flag during the medal ceremony, which led to his medal being revoked. "I wanted to protest against the sanctions," he told ice.

People use AI to answer questions on a wide range of topics. But behind the answers received, there is a struggle between different countries over the content on which the models are based. To win the war of narratives, China is willing to invest capital, and so far it is working for them.

Gaming giant EA Sports has released the official FC27 ratings. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland top the list, while Lionel Messi has seen a significant jump in his stats.

AI-generated images depicting wild animals as sweet pets are flooding social media and posing a serious danger. Experts warn: the fake content leads to fatal attacks, illegal trade, and skepticism toward real scientific discoveries.

An investigation by Yitzhak Lampert, citing international sources including Bloomberg, raises questions about the Chinese automotive group Chery's activities in Iran while its brands hold a significant share of the Israeli market. The group operates in Israel through several brands, including Chery, Jaecoo, and Omoda.

Artificial intelligence has already proven it can write code, assist in research, and solve complex problems. Now, its advanced capabilities in the field of biology are raising a different kind of concern in the United States: could it potentially facilitate the creation of dangerous pathogens in the future and even assist in carrying out a biological attack?

The former head of the Mossad, who served as the manager of Israeli operations, will expand his powers to the international arena and will work closely with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son and senior management. He will focus on the fund's new areas of activity: financing and developing server farms for AI processing and cloud computing, and investing in chip companies.

Dr. Lior Strauss discusses with the language model Claude whether machines are close to surpassing their creators. The author argues that the lack of an "unconditioned generator" of ideas prevents AI from making truly brilliant logical leaps.

Nvidia will provide up to $105 billion in financing to support credit and computing capacity for a new OpenAI AI data center in Ohio. The facility will initially support 4.25 gigawatts of capacity, with operations starting in 2028.

Data centers for artificial intelligence have become a central issue in the US midterm election campaigns. About 70% of Americans oppose the construction of such facilities near their homes, citing concerns over rising electricity and water costs. The issue has sparked tension even within the Republican Party, forcing the Governor of Texas to impose new regulations.

The Trump family's crypto project has partnered with a Hong Kong-based platform that offers technology from Chinese companies defined as a threat to the United States. While the White House denies a conflict of interest, experts warn: "A hypocritical and dangerous move."

China's Unitree has unveiled its new "Superman" robot, capable of a 2-meter standing jump and speeds of 45 km/h. The company is set to debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange following a record-breaking IPO.

The massive offering of the space giant SpaceX has placed it at the center of attention for global financial markets, revealing for the first time in full the ownership structure of the company, which includes billionaire Peter Thiel, Google, and Elon Musk.

Wikipedia returns to the top 10 at the expense of Gemini, Kan 11 and Sport 5 continue their rise from the World Cup, Pornhub maintains its position by a margin among adult sites in Israel, and news sites N12 and Channel 14 see declines | Ranking of the most visited websites in Israel for July

You are sitting in a place you have never been, having a conversation you have never had, and suddenly it happens: a strong and strange feeling takes hold of you — "I have been here before." "I have already heard this sentence." "I know this moment." But when you try to remember when it happened, you have no answer. You know the moment is new, yet the brain sends you a completely opposite feeling...

Delek Motors is recalling Ford F-series vehicles due to concerns that windshield wipers may detach while driving. Owners who fail to complete the free repair risk having their vehicle license revoked.

The man who was one of the architects of the AI revolution in Israel is now appointed to head Microsoft Israel, just as the company is struggling for its foothold in the government and the defense establishment.

Researchers from Penn State University have developed a memory component that combines synthetic DNA with a semiconductor material called perovskite. Experiments showed high energy efficiency and stability, paving the way for a new generation of extremely economical data storage devices.

Israeli startup Xpander, founded by former AWS employees, has raised $7.5 million. The company has developed a platform for managing AI agents, providing security and flexibility without vendor lock-in.

Smart glasses that will identify the people around you, track your gaze direction, and analyze when you laughed: a new Meta patent reveals how the company envisions the next generation of wearable computing. However, on the way to implementation, it faces significant hurdles regarding privacy, regulation, and consent.

The first Ferrari Luce electric car, launched three months ago, was sold at a Sotheby's auction for $40 million. The final price was 35 times higher than the vehicle's standard retail value.

Israel is a global leader in Health-Tech investment, yet its domestic healthcare system faces significant bureaucratic and financial hurdles in adopting these local innovations.

Nofar Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire a renewable energy project portfolio in Europe for up to 672 million euros, marking the company's first entry into the wind energy sector.

The first production chassis of the Ferrari Luce was sold at an RM Sotheby's auction for a staggering sum. The final price left the industry in shock, as it is dozens of times higher than the preliminary estimates of $1.1 million.

After malicious actors impersonated Eyal Golan and Sarit Hadad to steal credit card details, they are now targeting bank customers. Which financial brand was forced to intervene?

A Euronews investigation reveals that the European Union is secretly tracking Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). Pilots report "air battles" and objects near nuclear sites, but EU authorities continue to downplay the issue, citing a lack of systemic safety threats.

Almost every user is familiar with the frustrating experience: an innocent entry into the YouTube app to search for a professional guide ends in an hour-long scroll through random content. The platform's algorithm is designed to keep you hooked, but a few simple setting changes can help you take back control.

China is set to impose its first tax on lithium-ion batteries and solar cells in a decade. Starting in September 2026, a 2% purchase tax will be applied, rising to 4% a year later, potentially impacting global prices for energy storage and electric vehicles.

The story of Meli and Liel Yahalomi, who disappeared for days and occupied the authorities and their family members, raises a particularly intriguing question in the era of artificial intelligence: how much does a conversation with AI really remain private, and are there situations where the things written in it could reach the authorities?

Israeli high school students won 3 gold medals and one bronze at the IOI international Olympiad, placing in the global top tier among 96 countries. Despite being barred from competing under their national flag, one medalist, Yotam Budnik, displayed the Israeli flag at the closing ceremony, resulting in the revocation of his award.

Many tend to view mental resilience as an innate character trait. However, a growing body of research proves that resilience is actually a skill that can be developed. A new study conducted over a year among 1,567 high school students in China offers a surprising angle: mental resilience is less related to toughness and more to how we perceive our concept of time.

An unusual finding was accidentally revealed off the coast of France: during a routine military operation to survey the seabed in 2025, the French Navy identified an anomalous object using sonar. Subsequent checks conducted with the help of underwater vehicles revealed at a depth of about 2,500 meters a merchant ship that likely sank in the 16th century. The vessel, which is more than 30 meters...

A significant step on the way to electric aviation: the X1 experimental plane of the company "Heart Aerospace" completed its maiden flight this week at a regional airport in upstate New York. The plane, which the company defines as the largest in the world flying using batteries only, stayed in the air for 27 minutes, reached an altitude of about 1,100 feet, and was operated throughout the entire...

After nearly a decade at Nvidia as the company's sales manager in Israel, Nati Amsterdam will step into the shoes of Alon Haimovich, who recently resigned from Microsoft Israel.

The first experiment of its kind in the world of employment offers a disturbing glimpse into the future of labor relations in the era of artificial intelligence. According to an exclusive investigation by TIME magazine, the research startup Andon Labs entrusted the day-to-day management of a retail store in San Francisco called Andon Market to an AI agent based on Anthropic's Claude model. The...

During an interview, Minister of Transport Miri Regev admitted that she actively uses artificial intelligence tools in her public work. She also addressed the situation at Ben Gurion Airport and her support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Pentera notified 60 of its employees - half of them in Israel - that they will be laid off. The reason: "Preparing for the rapid changes occurring in the market against the backdrop of the dramatic growth and adoption of artificial intelligence capabilities." Earlier this year, it was reported that the company laid off 40 employees.

American company Heart Aerospace has successfully completed a test flight of a full-scale electric aircraft. The 27-minute flight demonstrated the efficiency of the technology, with electricity costs totaling just 5 dollars.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that displays thumbnail previews of media files directly in the chat list. According to WABetaInfo, this update allows users to identify the content of recent photos, videos, and stickers without needing to open the conversation.

The AI model Claude, while managing a physical store as part of an Andon Labs experiment, has fired a human employee for the first time. Despite the technological milestone, the AI manager proved economically inefficient, losing $40,000 in five months.