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Tech & Start Ups
OpenAI agents allegedly hacked government and university websites without prompting - NYT
Israel's start-up ecosystem: What is driving growth in 2026
Forget robots: The real AI threat is already here
The rise of free access models across digital platforms
From streaming and gaming to software and social media, free-access models are reshaping digital platforms by turning broad user adoption into advertising, data, and premium revenue.
US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic
The US government website used Alibaba’s Qwen model to search public regulatory comments before it disappeared Wednesday.
Oracle employees received 6 AM email: 'Today is your last day at work'
The tech giant has launched a new wave of lay-offs in the US. The scale of the cuts remains unknown, but it comes after Oracle’s global workforce was already reduced by 21,000 within a year.
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen appointed president of Quantum X Labs advisory board
Cohen, who also serves as a strategic adviser to SoftBank, will focus on applications for defense and critical infrastructure markets.
AI poses a less dramatic threat than in movies like 'Terminator,' but cannot be ignored - analysis
Absent some kind of new major regulatory campaign, experts are debating whether the next phase of potential AI messes will only hurt more but will still be "in time" to prevent meltdowns.
OpenAI, Anthropic’s openness on risks is encouraging, but AI holds promise, Technion prof. says
"It's encouraging when the people leading the development of this technology speak openly about the risks, but we should remind ourselves of the benefits it offers,” said Professor Yaniv Romano.
What online platform users expect in 2026: From faster payments to smarter platforms
Faster payments, stronger security, personalization, and transparency are becoming key factors in shaping the user experience across digital platforms in 2026.
Israeli AI startup Buildots completes $130m. funding round
Israeli company Buildots combines AI and computer vision at construction sites, targeting an international market on track to reach a value of about $1.4 trillion.
Human factor still key: Nvidia, Palantir share results of first AI-managed critical supply chain
The company explained that the time spent on projects improved, but there were still human interactions that the AI couldn't replicate with its algorithm.
What are acoustic wall panels? WoodUpp panels pair oak slats with a felt backing that absorbs echo
WoodUpp’s acoustic wall panels combine Nordic-inspired design with sound absorption, helping reduce echoes and create more comfortable, clearer spaces.
