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Omer Kabir

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Telegram blocks Hamas channels on Android following Google pressure

24.10.23|Omer Kabir
After Google warned the instant messaging service against providing a platform to the channels of the murderous terrorist organization from Gaza, Pavel Durov's instant messaging application blocked several of them, including the official channel of the organization's military arm. The channels are still available on the iPhone and computer versions of Telegram
מלחמה בעזה חרבות ברזל הפצצה ברצועת עזה 14.10

X factor: Independent social media influencers leave mainstream media in their dust in Gaza war information battle

23.10.23|Omer Kabir
According to a report by the University of Washington, seven independent accounts that do not adhere to the rules of journalistic ethics received 1.6 billion views in the first three days of the war - an average of 872,000 views per post. This is a significantly higher number than the views of posts on CNN, Reuters, BBC or the New York Times, which had an average of 376,000 views per post
מפת ישראל ללא תל אביב OpenStreetMap

Anti-Israel activists attempt to ‘wipe Tel Aviv off the map'

22.10.23|Omer Kabir
An anti-Israel user of open mapping platform OpenStreetMap (OSM) deleted all mapping information about Tel Aviv on Saturday, but was quickly detected and stopped by the community of Israeli editors
מצלמת אבטחה

Israel Cyber Directorate releases urgent warning to disconnect home and business security cameras

20.10.23|Omer Kabir
The Directorate explains that cameras connected directly to the Internet can be easily compromised and that "any such camera, particularly those overlooking public areas or sensitive facilities could be exploited by adversaries for intelligence gathering"
סונדאר פיצ'אי מנכ"ל גוגל

Google pledges $8 million in grants to nonprofits “providing relief to civilians affected in Israel and Gaza”

19.10.23|Omer Kabir
“Our Jewish Googlers around the world are reeling from these attacks — which bring painful reminders of the worst moments in history — and are experiencing a rise in antisemitic incidents that call for increased security at synagogues and schools,” wrote Google CEO Sundar Pichai
מלחמת עזה מלחמה מחבלים שורפים טנק של צה" לאחר שחטפו אותו ל רצועת עזה 7.10.23

EU comes to the fore in battle against Hamas’ use of social media

15.10.23|Omer Kabir
The new Digital Services Act has allowed the European Union to put pressure on the likes of X, Meta, TikTok, and Google to stop the spreading of fake news, conspiracy theories, and horrific images
איסוף תרומות ו ציוד ל תושבי עוטף עזה ב תל אביב

Global tech giants stand with Israel: Companies and funds offer support and donations

10.10.23|Omer Kabir, Meir Orbach, Lital Samet
Foreign tech giants and venture capital funds have expressed solidarity with Israel following murderous Hamas attack
מלחמת עזה מיקום שטח ה מסיבה סופר נובה 10.10.23

Hard facts vs fake news: Filtering the truth in the war with Gaza

10.10.23|Omer Kabir
The fastest information regarding what is happening in the Gaza Strip was provided by the social networks over the weekend, but at the same time, a malicious fake news industry flourished
מטבעות קריפטו

Israel Police freezes Hamas crypto accounts on Binance

10.10.23|Omer Kabir, Viki Auslender
The accounts had been utilized by the terrorist organization to solicit donations through social media. The freezing operation was conducted with the assistance of cryptocurrency exchange Binance
מלבורו קוקה קולה H_altM מקדונלד'ס פפסי

AI washing: From Coca-Cola to H&M, giant corporations are exploiting the AI wave

05.10.23|Omer Kabir
Large corporations are increasingly incorporating AI into campaigns designed to present them as "innovative" and divert public attention from the health and environmental harms of their products
הזמרת טיילור סוויפט פנאי

Facing the music: Streaming benefits mega stars like Taylor Swift, but squashes all other musicians

02.10.23|Omer Kabir
The mid-year data from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reveals that 2023 is going to be the third year in a row of record breaking revenue in the music industry. However, the main beneficiaries of the streaming royalties are the major labels, and most of the artists are forced to seek a living in live performances
הקברניט סטארלינק לוויין רוסיה יירוט

In Musk we trust? Starlink is a double-edged sword in modern warfare

28.09.23|Omer Kabir
The geopolitical implications of a single individual controlling a worldwide communication system are far-reaching and concerning
במרכז מנכ"ל אפל טים קוק בהשקת אפל ווטש החדש

Green Apple: How Apple turned the Watch into a product with zero emissions

21.09.23|Omer Kabir
The new Apple Watch model launched last week boasts zero carbon emissions throughout its entire life cycle, from the raw materials it is made of to charging at the customer's home. But you can't help but wonder if it’s simply a marketing gimmick to manipulate consumers to buy more unnecessary and polluting products
רה"מ נתניהו ואשתו שרה עם אלון מאסק במפעל טסלה

Netanyahu's Musk summit: More photo op than substance for Israel's AI ambitions

18.09.23|Omer Kabir
What was notably absent from the conversation was any critique of Musk's problematic attack on the Anti-Defamation League and, more importantly, any effort to promote Israel as a global hub for AI research and development
אלון מאסק ביקור בסין מאי 2023

AI powerhouse? The sole outcome of the meeting between Netanyahu and Musk will be a flashy photo op

18.09.23|Omer Kabir
It's safe to assume that Netanyahu's visit to Silicon Valley will not significantly advance Israel's transformation into an AI powerhouse. Achieving these goals requires comprehensive, long-term efforts, and unfortunately, they don't yield photo ops for news releases or headlines
כנס הגיימינג של ישראל אורן אהרון מנכ"ל Hour One וידאו

"Within 24 months, it will be challenging to differentiate between a real person and one created by AI"

18.09.23|Omer Kabir
Oren Aharon, CEO of the generative AI company Hour One, explained how the startup's platform allows users to create virtual reality avatars of themselves using AI technology
כנס הגיימינג של ישראל - מימין אנה פישביין מנהלת תעשיית גיימינג Google ו מרים גדיאל יוטיוברית ויוצרת תוכן ל Gen Z וידאו

“Generation Z lives and breathes gaming”

14.09.23|Omer Kabir
Miryam Gadiel, a YouTuber, content creator for Gen Z, and a member of Google's marketing team, was speaking at Calcalist's gaming conference together with Anna Fishbein, an Industry Manager on the gaming team at Google
אפל סטור בברקלי קליפורניה

iPhone 15: Even a high price won’t stop Apple’s newest crown jewel

12.09.23|Omer Kabir
The new iPhone 15 models, to be unveiled by Apple today, are poised to become bestsellers, even if the price of the most expensive model reaches $1,200
חברות הטכנולוגיה הגדולות אפל גוגל פייסבוק אמזון

Regulatory storm looms: Europe and the US challenge tech giants' dominance

11.09.23|Omer Kabir
Behemoths like Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and others have to date operated in a market almost completely free of regulatory restrictions. However, a global shift in regulatory attitudes now threatens their unbridled power
ראש הממשלה יאיר לפיד

Cyber Directorate investigates blocking of opposition MKs from WhatsApp

10.09.23|Omer Kabir
According to the Cyber Directorate, as of now all members of the Knesset, including Opposition Head Yair Lapid, have access again to the application. As far as is known, this is not a case of device hacking
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