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EU softens GDPR to accelerate AI revolution

After years of GDPR making data use limited and complicated, EU advances easing of restrictions that would expand access to data for AI training; industry welcomes, rights groups warn of loss of transparency and citizen control
Technological disruptions are also occurring in the energy sector today, turning the global energy market upside down. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Technological disruption in energy: The renewable energy revolution is changing the rules of the game

Insects are the most species-rich group of animals, and they also play a number of critical roles in ecosystems. Photo: Agricultural field with insect trap. Photo: Liraz Kabra-Leikin

Identify the insect: Artificial intelligence helps farmers maintain biodiversity

From right to left, Daniel Schreiber, CEO of Lemonade, Prof. Gil Epstein, Prof. Anat Lechner, Inbar Netzer-Lanziano, and panel moderator Shlomo Gardman. Photo: Shmuel Oster

Robots and artificial intelligence will soon replace most professionals

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This was the conclusion of a panel held as part of the Silicon Club meeting. However, participants explained that the transition to smart technology is a gradual process, dependent on strategic preparation and policies that will guide technological adoption in a way that
Test tubes with DNA that encodes the information. Credit: Rami Shloush, Technion Spokesperson

Researchers at the Technion have developed technology for encoding, recovering, and rapidly reading information stored in DNA.

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The information density in DNA is about a hundred million times greater than that of digital storage. This means that, potentially, for every unit of volume that currently holds 1 megabyte, we could store up to 100
Night launch of a Falcon 9 rocket for the Transporter 13 project, in which 9 Israeli student satellites were launched. Photo: SpaceX

A group of 9 research satellites built by Israeli high school students from all sectors was launched into space

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Children from a traditional culture gather around a friendly robot. Illustration by Dr.Roey Tsezana using artificial intelligence

Optimism about AI: A super-investor shares his vision

Vinod Kosla, one of the leading investors in the world claims that within 25 years, artificial intelligence will perform 80% of the jobs and create a world where medicine, education and innovation will be accessible to all.
Destruction and remains after a hurricane storm in the city of Galveston, year 1900

Google DeepMind reveals: a jump of fifty years ahead - in weather forecasting

Artificial intelligence in the laboratory. Illustration: depositphotos.com

New Evidence: Artificial Intelligence Jumps Research Forward

A new study indicates that artificial intelligence not only optimizes the work of scientists, but also changes the face of scientific research. The results: a jump in discoveries, patents and new materials - but also challenges
Ethics of artificial intelligence. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The danger map of artificial intelligence

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There is no doubt that the new technological breakthroughs will change the face of scientific research. A new article points out three failures to watch out for
A conversation between past and future: coffee, technology and robots. The figure was prepared using DALEE

How to defend against malicious AI and maintain a happy married life

Experts want any "safe" artificial intelligence to be equipped with a "world model" in addition to its impressive brain. That is, in an internal theater that she could run experiments on to understand whether her actions could lead
Walker S is about to perform a series of tasks in the vehicle manufacturing process. UBTech

The humanoid robots are on their way

The process of turning carbon dioxide into carbon nano fibers. From the scientific article

Two birds with one stone - turning carbon dioxide into carbon nanofibers

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The idea of ​​capturing carbon dioxide or converting it to other substances in order to combat climate change is not new. However, simply storing carbon dioxide in a certain compound may lead to its leakage into the environment
Artificial intelligence in government offices in Israel. Illustration by Avi Blizovsky with the help of Dali 2.

For the first time in Israel: implementation of artificial intelligence in government offices

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Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Ofir Akunis: "The government will promote artificial intelligence projects that will enable a significant leap forward in public service"
Illustration of an Ultrasat satellite (credit: Israel Aerospace Industries)

The ULTRASAT satellite will be developed and built by the Aerospace Industry

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Israel Aerospace Industries has signed an agreement with the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Ministry of Science and Technology under which it will design, develop and build the first Israeli astronomical observation satellite
The Artemis III space suit prototype, the AxEMU. Although this prototype is covered in a dark gray cover material, the final version will likely be completely white when worn by NASA astronauts on the lunar surface, to help keep the astronauts safe and cool as they work in the harsh environment of space. Credit: Axiom Space

NASA and Axiom unveiled the spacesuits that will be used by the astronauts who will land on the moon in Operation Artemis

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The innovative design comes with special features to support the astronauts as they conduct scientific experiments on the surface of the moon as well as the women who will be one of the first crew to land. NASA hopes the updated suit will be
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