Artificial intelligence

Elbit announces new $100 million in contracts to develop IDF’s next generation digitalization array

One of the key capabilities of the Tzayad system will be supporting operational and tactical decision-making through advanced artificial intelligence tools.

Defense firm Elbit Systems announced new $100 million contracts with the Defense Ministry to develop advanced digitization capabilities for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). February 9.
(From L-R) Head of the National Artificial Intelligence Directorate, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Azerbaijan's Digital Development and Transport Minister Rashad Nabiyev, February 3, 2026.

Israel, Azerbaijan sign declaration of cooperation on AI as ties deepen

Delegates listen to a speaker during the World Governments Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026. Spain will seek to ban social media for under-16s to protect them from harmful content such as pornography and violence, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on February 3, in the latest such move by governm

UAE unveils wafer-scale AI chip with four transistors at Dubai summit

An illustration of an AI software running on a laptop, with a silhouetted soldier and Israeli flag in the background.

An army of algorithms: How MAFAT is fighting Israel's wars with artificial intelligence - interview


Deep33 Ventures launches $150 million fund for deep‑tech infrastructure

With offices in Tel Aviv, New York, and Los Angeles, the firm aims to create what it calls an “allied infrastructure corridor” connecting the two countries’ technological strengths

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Israeli AI startup founded by women entrepreneurs announces $7 million investment round

Legato, founded by female entrepreneurs Dana Rochman and Shlomit Tennenbaum in 2025, focuses on providing AI embeds for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms.

Legato founders Dana Rochman and Shlomit Tennenbaum.

Britain considers range of measures to protect children online, including social media ban

The government did not mention a particular age limit, but said it was exploring a ban "for children under a certain age."

Social media.

Israel launches national AI supercomputer to strengthen tech innovation

The supercomputer is part of Israel’s National Program for AI R&D Infrastructure and is the first supercomputer designed for AI usage in Israel.

An AI-generated image of an Nvidia chip.

AI, defense-tech, and the coming power crunch - opinion

Modern defense power is being redefined by a new triad: chips, infrastructure, and kilowatts.

AI and Economy.

Immunai, Bristol Myers Squibb sign AI immune-data collaboration

The New York-based AI biotech will use its AMICA-OS platform to analyze clinical immune data for BMS, aiming to inform patient stratification, biomarkers, and trial decisions.

 CEO and co-founder of Immunai Noam Solomon.

Britain's Royal Navy shows off Proteus unmanned helicopter for North Atlantic missions

Named after the Greek god of the sea, Proteus could potentially be at the heart of future anti-submarine operations

Royal Navy's Proteus unmanned helicopter

Jerusalem’s Young Professionals event brings together experts to discuss tech careers in AI age

Speakers Miriam Haart (ActionAI), Gideon Rosenberg (NVIDIA), and Mohammad Kabajah (AWS) talked about the future for young professionals in the age of AI.

Speakers Mohammad Kabajah (AWS), Miriam Haart (ActionAI), and Gideon Rosenberg (NVIDIA), alongside moderator Anna Ahronheim.

Voice-only service and ordering: MYSHOP launches an AI system for businesses

MYSHOP is launching MaYa – a multi-channel, multilingual voice AI system for orders and service, addressing accessibility, labor shortages, and revenue loss.

MYSHOP team

Jerusalem highlights: January 16-22

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Graphic novel ‘Between the River and the Sea’ by Hillel Cohen.