High tech

With students shifting their study habits, this Jewish university is embracing smart AI adoption

Touro University is embracing AI across its programs, while balancing innovation with ethical considerations rooted in Jewish values.

Dental students Benji Bloom, left, and Bryan Dovi Teigman working in a Touro simulation lab that uses cutting-edge AI-based technology.
 Hands are seen interfering with cyber code (Illustrative).

Israeli high-tech company aims to replace manual cyber compliance with AI

 Israeli cyber security; illustration.

New cybersecurity program links Israeli teens with peers in Greece, Cyprus

A Tesla service center in Los Angeles, California, US, November 6, 2025.

Tesla requires suppliers to avoid China-made parts for US cars, WSJ reports


OpenAI used song lyrics in violation of copyright laws, German court says

The court in Munich found that ChatGPT was developed and trained on content from nine German songs.

 OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024

Israel unveils High-Tech tax reform to bring talent home

8,300 Israelis working in the high-tech sector had left the country between October 2023 and July 2024,

People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020

Israeli tech leaders ring NYSE opening bell ahead of NYC mayoral election

The New York Stock Exchange celebrates Israeli entrepreneurs with an invitation to ring the opening bell.

Celebrating at the New York Stock Exchange.

OpenAI lays groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to $1 trillion valuation

OpenAI plans a historic IPO, aiming to raise $60B with a valuation of up to $1 trillion, following restructuring and rapid growth.

OpenAI logo and rising stock graph are seen in this illustration taken, February 3, 2023.

The next battle: The future of Israeli high-tech and its economy - opinion 

The actions taken today will determine if this moment is remembered as the most fantastic springboard in our history, launching us toward a future of strength, influence, and hope.

People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020

More high-tech, less agriculture: The Israeli company sowing the future

Hazera, founded before Israel’s statehood, is now a leading global seed company. We toured its headquarters, greenhouses, and advanced labs in Israel.

Hazera facility in southern Israel.

Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years

After 738 days in captivity, Avinatan Or is welcomed home by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, while acknowledging the toll the war has had on Nvidia's employees.

Released hostage Avinatan Or, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023, arrival at the site of Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, October 13, 2025.

Is normalization with Saudi Arabia closer or further way?

Despite US-led efforts and Saudi investments, normalization with Israel faces challenges. Saudi concerns over Palestinian statehood and regional stability continue to shape diplomatic paths.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump tours the Abrahamic Family House during his trip to Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, in May. The Abraham Accords have shown durability during the Israel-Hamas War, says the writer.

From Loss to Launch: Opening Doors to Hi-Tech Careers for IDF Orphans and Widows

The IDFWO 'Bonim Atid' program empowers widows and orphans to change careers and shape the next chapter of their lives.

Bonim Atid event at Google in Tel Aviv.

Israel unveils rail-mounted robot to guard borders, bases, and prisons

Defense officials described the project as a breakthrough in Israel’s efforts to protect against both external and internal threats.

The Defense Ministry's new rail-mounted robot designed to secure sensitive sites, including prisons, military bases, and border facilities, September 11, 2025.

Israel VC funding reaches new low - report

Data for the first half of 2025 indicate a sharp decline in the amount of fundraising by venture capital funds in Israel, from $2.2 billion in 2023 to about $260 million this year

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