Artificial intelligence

When internal development isn’t enough: Apple considers external help to upgrade Siri

Amid difficulties in independently developing an AI-based Siri, Apple is exploring the integration of models from OpenAI or Anthropic into its infrastructure.

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 THE WRITER speaks with schoolchildren as COVID restrictions were lifted. ‘Today, they are students; tomorrow, they will lead the systems that transform the way we live.’

Nesher leads the future: AI as an educational and national tool - opinion

 Busting the stigma of mental health (Illustrative).

Israel's psychiatric mental health crisis amid war - opinion

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We tested the new AI browser – and it might make you leave Google Chrome


Israel's Cato Networks valued at over $4.8 billion in latest funding round

Cato Networks plans to use the new capital to enhance its AI-driven security capabilities, increase investment in research and development and expand its global footprint.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli using security programs on a computer.

The AI paradox: Master it - but don't use it? - opinion

As schools and companies rush to train people in artificial intelligence, they still punish those who use it “too much.” This contradiction is unsustainable.

Letters "AI" stand at the booth of AWS (Amazon Web Services) during preparations ahead of the opening of the Hannover Messe, one of the world's largest industrial trade fairs with this year's partner country Canada, in Hanover, Germany, March 30, 2025.

Will Iran uphold ceasefire, stop firing at Israel? ChatGPT says there's less than a 50% chance

According to the AI assessments, it is too early to unpack bags in the bomb shelter or book flights abroad.

 Iranian missile strikes apartment in Beersheba, June 24, 2025.

Report: Apple considering acquisition of Perplexity AI

Apple is examining the acquisition of artificial intelligence company Perplexity with the aim of developing an independent search engine and strengthening its AI capabilities.

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DeepSeek aids China's military and evaded export controls, US official says

Among the allegations, the official said DeepSeek is sharing user information and statistics with Beijing's surveillance apparatus.

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Pope Leo warns politicians of the challenges posed by AI

The US-born pontiff said attention was needed to protect "healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations."

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Iran's Araghchi attempts to justify strike on Soroka with AI-generated map

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that the hospital was used primarily to treat IDF soldiers and that the destruction of "94% of Palestinian hospitals" justified the bombing.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart after their meeting in Cairo on June 2, 2025.

Privacy concerns: What every ChatGPT user needs to know

A U.S. court has ordered OpenAI to retain all ChatGPT conversations following lawsuits by media organizations claiming users are bypassing paywalls.

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Disney, Universal sue AI image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement

The suit claims Midjourney pirated the libraries of the two Hollywood studios, distributing copies of characters such as Darth Vader, Elsa, and Shrek.

 Mickey Mouse at the Mickey's 90th Spectacular Taping at the Shrine Auditorium on October 6, 2018

ChatGPT suffers global outage, affecting millions of users

AI chatbot shows error messages instead of responses • OpenAI acknowledges problems across multiple services • Company investigating issues with ChatGPT, Sora, and APIs

 The ChatGPT logo, a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025

Report: Samsung on the way to split from Google – and collaborate with Perplexity

Samsung is close to reaching an agreement with the AI company Perplexity, which may lead to the replacement of Google's digital assistant Gemini on the company’s future flagship devices.

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