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In the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel has been rapidly developing and deploying AI-backed military technologies to identify and target Hamas leaders.

The Associated Press investigation reveals that U.S. tech companies, including Microsoft and OpenAI, have significantly increased their AI and computing services to Israel’s military during the recent conflict in Gaza and Lebanon.

Two former Microsoft employees who were fired in 2024 for organizing a vigil in support of Palestinians accuse the company of being complicit in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and systemic apartheid in the West Bank.

Vaniya Agrawal, an Indian-origin software engineer, disrupted Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration by protesting the company’s business dealings with Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, leading to her resignation.

Insights into Israel’s vibrant startup scene from Evgenii Lazarev, a founding engineer at Zesty.

At Mind the Tech NY, industry leaders stress that AI is no longer optional but essential for survival.

An investigation reveals the increased use of AI by the Israeli military, particularly from Microsoft and OpenAI, and the implications of potential errors.

Following the October 7th attacks, Israel has seen a surge in mental health tech startups tackling trauma and resilience with AI, self-care, and automation. Experts emphasize the importance of collaboration, funding, and policy changes to accelerate healing.

A new conference in Miami, Israel Tech Week, aims to strengthen ties between the Israeli and South Florida tech ecosystems, highlighting opportunities in various sectors.

Following the October 7th attacks, Israel is witnessing a surge in mental health technology, with numerous startups developing innovative solutions for trauma, resilience, and mental healthcare access.