Opinion

20 stories about Opinion
שחר מדר סמנכ״ל אבטחה ומחקר סייבר פיירבלוקס

North Korean hackers just pulled off the biggest crypto heist ever. It won’t be the last.

26.02.25|Shahar Madar
The Lazarus Group stole $1.5 billion from Bybit—highlighting a systemic failure in digital asset security.
ראש תחום בינה מלאכותית במכון  RISE Israel עידית זמיר יפה

Israel’s AI dilemma: Strategy or blind alignment?

23.02.25|Idit Zamir-Yaffe
As global AI regulation takes shape, Israel’s decision to forgo the Paris declaration raises questions about policy—or the lack of one.
AI בינה מלאכותית

Everyday utility will trump raw intelligence: The future of AI

18.02.25|Yaron Cohen Tzemach
The ultimate winner in the AI race won't be the one developing the most sophisticated intelligence, but the one who knows how to make it natural and simple, writes Yaron Cohen Tzemach.
 אביב הוקר מייסד שותף פאדום Faddom

Israel leads in cybersecurity innovation but lags in regulation—this must change

13.02.25|Aviv Hooker
While the U.S. and Europe tighten financial cyber rules, Israel’s outdated regulations leave its institutions exposed.
אביב כהן CMO פנטרה

Israeli touchdown: What are tech companies looking for in the Super Bowl game?

12.02.25|Aviv Cohen
"Ultimately, when advertising in the Super Bowl game, the medium is the message - it’s a demonstration of power and maturity at the highest level, reserved for the most successful and ambitious companies," writes Aviv Cohen, CMO of Pentera.
אורי גושן AI21 Labs

From hype to maturity: How AI is reshaping business and geopolitics

12.02.25|Ori Goshen
"If 2024 was the year of AI’s transition from hype to practical solutions, then 2025 will be the year of market-shaping regulations, new industry players, and deeper ethical and geopolitical debates," writes Ori Goshen, CEO and co-founder of AI21 Labs.
Dion Harris

How AI is transforming climate tech and reshaping the future of sustainability

11.02.25|Dion Harris
From wildfire prevention to renewable energy optimization, AI is tackling some of the biggest climate challenges, writes Dion Harris, Director of Accelerated Computing at NVIDIA. 
Nir Goldstein

Companies that embrace AI-powered sales will lead the next IPO wave

10.02.25|Nir Goldstein
As the economy recovers and stock markets rebound, a fresh wave of IPOs is on the horizon. Companies that integrate AI into their sales strategy and show consistent growth are set to become the new stars of the capital markets. 
מורן צ'מסי

Tech salaries are falling - Here’s why that’s not a bad thing

06.02.25|Moran Chamsi
Alarming headlines have recently reported on the decline in wages in high-tech; The truth is that in the long term, this trend could be good for Israeli high-tech. 
עידית רובין מנהלת תגלית אקסל

Integration strategy: How Jewish interns from abroad strengthen national security

05.02.25|Idit Rubin
"We must continue investing in interns from abroad and recognize that they are not just interns—they are our ambassadors, our frontline advocates, and our true partners in the world," writes Idit Rubin, Executive Director of Birthright Excel.
הוועידה הלאומית הכלכלית אורי גבאי מנכ"ל מכון המחקר והמדיניות Start Up nation policy institute

Israel's government innovation system structure is leading to an AI failure

04.02.25|Uri Gabai
"Now, more than ever, Israel must establish a professional, committed, and empowered body that will ensure its status as a global technological leader for decades to come," writes Uri Gabai, CEO of RISE, Israel Research and Policy Institute.
Efrat Shuster

The Trump Stargate initiative: Opportunities and challenges for Israeli AI companies

04.02.25|Efrat Shuster
"The Stargate Initiative offers a transformative opportunity for Israeli AI companies to scale their operations, access cutting-edge resources, and secure international partnerships," writes Efrat Shuster, Founding Partner of Shuster Law Firm.
Ben Lavi

The new Medici effect: How no-code tools are sparking the next wave of innovation

02.02.25|Ben Lavi
From Renaissance art to modern apps, creativity thrives where disciplines collide.
גל רינגל מייסד ומנכ"ל Mine

The quiet revolution of privacy: How organizations can turn privacy into a competitive advantage in 2025

30.01.25|Gal Ringel
"The year 2025 is set to be a turning point in the world of privacy. While technical and regulatory challenges will deepen, organizations that take a proactive approach can turn privacy into a significant competitive advantage," writes Gal Ringel, founder and CEO of Mine.
אפליקציית דיפסיק DeepSeek בינה מלאכותית AI חברה סינית 2

The DeepSeek watershed moment: Why an open-source AI model from China is reshaping the global tech scene

27.01.25|Yaniv Golan
The story of DeepSeek-R1 isn’t just about a single open-source model. It’s a signal that the AI landscape remains wide open. Constraint-driven innovation matters.