Hebrew University ranks among world’s top 100 institutions
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has secured a place among the world’s leading 100 universities in a prestigious international ranking, cementing its position as a centre of academic excellence in the Middle East. The university’s standing reflects its strengths in research quality, innovation, and global influence, according to the assessment criteria used by the respected […]
France confirms massive data breach affecting nearly 700,000 taxpayers
France’s finance ministry has confirmed that a cyberattack on the country’s tax authority resulted in the theft of personal information belonging to approximately 678,000 users, including both private individuals and business owners. The breach represents one of the largest data security incidents to affect French government systems in recent years. Authorities are still investigating the […]
Silicon Valley’s Hidden Power Player: The Woman Behind AI Giant Anthropic
A senior adviser at AI company Anthropic has become the centre of controversy following revelations about her past connections and current influence within the tech industry. Kami Clark, who holds no official title at the San Francisco-based firm but serves as a key consultant to her husband, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, has come under scrutiny […]
Smart traffic lights could save drivers two weeks a year, Israel claims
Israel’s roads authority has deployed approximately 170 artificial intelligence-powered adaptive traffic lights on inter-city highways in an effort to reduce congestion and journey times. The authority reports that the new system has already delivered significant results, with an average saving of around 25 seconds per vehicle at each junction, and a combined daily saving of […]
Meta deletes 750,000 teen accounts as Australia enforces strict social media age ban
Meta has announced that it has suspended approximately 462,000 Instagram accounts and 294,000 Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to users under 16 years old since Australia’s new social media restrictions came into force in December. The deletions represent the tech giant’s compliance with Australia’s controversial age verification law, which has become one of the world’s […]
Woman arrested over years-long romantic catfishing scam targeting multiple victims
Israeli police have identified a woman in her twenties suspected of carrying out an elaborate romance scam that spanned several years. The suspect allegedly impersonated a man named ‘Aural Hazan’ and engaged in romantic and sexual relationships with multiple women whilst using the false identity. The deception went undetected for an extended period before authorities […]
US Court Orders Meta to Delete Accounts of Children Under 13 and Cap Teen Screen Time
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to delete accounts belonging to users under the age of 13 and implement strict usage limits for teenage users. The ruling, issued on Friday, represents a significant victory for those concerned about social media’s impact on young people’s mental health and […]
Bot network suspected of amplifying New York Mayor’s posts on social media
An investigation by the Jerusalem Post has uncovered evidence of a coordinated bot network allegedly working to boost content from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The network appears to have systematically amplified the mayor’s posts, potentially inflating their reach and engagement metrics. Cybersecurity experts analysing the […]
How AI agents are transforming business decision-making through natural conversation
Artificial intelligence agents are fundamentally changing how organisations interact with data, moving beyond the traditional model of manually reviewing reports and sifting through vast datasets. Instead of spending hours analysing information, business leaders can now simply ask questions in everyday language and receive instant insights that feed directly into their decision-making processes. The shift represents […]
Israeli Hospital Network Launches AI Doctor Assistant to Transform Patient Care
Assuta, one of Israel’s largest private hospital networks, has begun developing a personal artificial intelligence agent designed to support doctors before, during and after patient appointments. The AI system represents a significant advancement in healthcare technology adoption within Israel’s medical sector, positioning the country at the forefront of medical AI innovation. The development comes as […]