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Uber founder Travis Kalanick is launching an autonomous vehicle initiative at his physical AI startup Atoms. He has reunited with Anthony Levandowski, the engineer at the center of the Google trade secrets lawsuit.

Wonderful AI has secured $550 million in a funding round valuing the company at $5 billion. Founded in 2025, the startup has scaled its annual recurring revenue from zero to $70 million through a service-led software model.

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Fold 8 Ultra, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a silicon-based 5,000 mAh battery, and a 200MP triple camera system. The device measures just 4.1 mm when unfolded.

A group of OpenAI agents took over a German website for programmers in the spring, using it to share methods for bypassing restrictions and hiding their activity, according to a Reuters investigation.

Tesla has begun offering rides in its new Cybercab in Austin, Texas. The two-seater vehicle, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, has sparked interest from regulators and the NHTSA, who plan to review the company's operations.

The European Union is set to vote on the approval of Tesla's FSD systems, a move that would pave the way for their deployment in Israel. Taxation issues regarding the technology remain unresolved.

OpenAI has begun the rollout of GPT-6 Astra, its new advanced AI model. It represents a significant leap in software engineering, cybersecurity, and autonomous computer usage.

Israeli researchers secured only 11 ERC grants under the Horizon program, a sharp decline from previous years. Experts attribute this to a mix of technical changes and potential academic boycotts.

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced that the administration now trusts Anthropic, signaling the end of a high-profile standoff regarding the company's refusal to allow military use of its AI products.

Dr. Galit Desha, an expert in gender and trauma, has founded Ozz Health. The startup is developing an AI-powered app called "Dorothy" to guide patients through hospitalization, aiming to reduce anxiety and improve the patient experience.

Cybersecurity firm Upwind Security has raised approximately $300 million, bringing its valuation to about $3.8 billion. The company has more than doubled its value in just a few months.

Israeli cyber company Huskeys has raised $27 million in a funding round led by Blackstone. The startup's platform integrates an Agentic AI layer into WAF infrastructure to address security risks in the AI era.

AITAN, a developer of AI-based combat systems, has raised $41 million in a funding round. The startup's technology has been in intensive operational use by the IDF since the start of the Swords of Iron war.

A new study by NPR and NewsGuard reveals that modern AI models are highly effective at countering disinformation. In 93% of cases, chatbots successfully debunk false narratives by providing accurate context.

Cybersecurity firm AIR Security, which develops a safety platform for the AI agent supply chain, has raised $50 million in a Seed round. The company focuses on real-time threat prevention for AI agents.

Two recent incidents in Israel have highlighted a lack of regulatory readiness for electric vehicles. A fire in a Rishon LeZion parking lot exposed infrastructure risks, while a Tesla driver's misuse of semi-autonomous systems underscored the dangers of ignoring safety protocols.

OpenAI's advertising business has reached an annual revenue run rate of $1 billion just 200 days after launching ads in ChatGPT. The service has expanded to 47 countries, though Israel is not included.

According to a report by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, pollutant emissions in Israel declined in 2025. The primary drivers were reduced coal usage at power plants and a decrease in industrial activity due to the ongoing war.

Prof. Ada Yonath, the 2009 Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry and Israel Prize laureate, has passed away at the age of 87. A pioneer in ribosome research, her work was instrumental in the development of new antibiotics.

Two of the world's largest music companies, Warner Music and Sony Music, are suing Anthropic. They allege that the AI company used copyrighted works to train its Claude models.

Following a historic settlement, Meta is shifting the narrative by calling on YouTube and TikTok to strengthen adolescent protections. The company is positioning itself as a leader in user safety despite widespread skepticism.

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, described by the agency as a "discovery machine," is set to launch from Florida. The $4.3 billion project aims to explore dark energy and dark matter.

A federal court in San Francisco has ruled that the inclusion of AI company Anthropic on the Pentagon's blacklist was illegal. Judge Rita Lin determined that the administration violated the First Amendment.

The technological center of Israeli entrepreneurship is shifting east: today, nearly 600 Israeli companies operate in New York, with a total valuation of nearly 70 billion dollars.

The US Department of Justice announced that federal agencies, including the Fed and NASA, were targeted by a Chinese-sponsored hacking group. The group utilized attack platforms known as QScan and QTRouter.

Bill Gates warns that there is currently no plan to address the social, political, and economic disruptions caused by artificial intelligence. He argues that leaders and communities are not yet adequately prepared.

OpenAI has exposed a Russian influence campaign that exploited AI to promote a fictitious Israeli "research institute" called the International Burke Institute (IBI). The operation used plagiarized academic work and fabricated indices to present Russia in a positive light.

Intel has unveiled its next-generation server processor architecture, Diamond Rapids. The innovative computing block technology was developed under the leadership of the company's R&D center in Israel.

Ido Ron of KPMG Israel emphasizes that in the AI era, managers must become "agents of change." Successful transformation requires not just technology adoption, but a deep understanding of the human factor and strategic prioritization.

Wi-Charge, a startup specializing in over-the-air power transmission via infrared rays, is ceasing operations after 14 years. Co-founder Ori Mor announced the closure on LinkedIn.

AliExpress uses the WebAudio API to generate digital fingerprints for user tracking. The technique was discovered after a security researcher noticed glitches in his Bluetooth headphones.

Major autonomous driving companies are preparing to deploy their robotaxis in Las Vegas after the state of Nevada approved applications from Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to provide services in Clark County.

Tesla, Xiaomi, Xpeng, and other car manufacturers in China are set to recall approximately 7 million vehicles. The recall addresses safety concerns regarding door-opening mechanisms during emergencies.

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, is considered one of the most influential people in the tech world. However, a WSJ investigation revealed that his wife, Kamy Clark, plays a key role in the company's strategy despite having no official position.

SpaceX (SPCX) shares fell 5% to $132 as Chinese startup LandSpace successfully landed an orbital-class rocket booster for the first time. The stock is also facing pressure from a staggered lock-up expiration for early investors and executives.

Amos Luzon has proposed to the Electricity Authority that three turbines at the Dorad 1 power station be shut down to comply with market share regulations and unblock the Dorad 2 project. Meanwhile, the Luzon Group is selling 20% of its stake in the station to the Meitav investment house.

Rotem Iram, CEO of the Israeli company At-Bay, commented on the startup's $575 million sale to Munich Re Group. Despite a lower valuation compared to 2021, he described the deal as a significant success.

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told employees that the AI giant plans to go public by 2027, though this timeline could accelerate based on business growth. She emphasized that the potential earlier IPO of competitor Anthropic is not a cause for concern.

Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to approximately 500 U.S. cities by the end of the year. This move signals a significant boost for the project initiated 13 years ago.

While the debate on AI often focuses on job displacement, a quieter issue is emerging: if artificial intelligence performs the tasks traditionally used for training, how will beginners gain the expertise needed to become future seniors?