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מימין משרדי גוגל תל אביב ו לוגו אפל

Is the Google-Apple AI deal a game changer?

18.03.24|Omer Kabir
According to Bloomberg, Apple is holding negotiations to integrate Google's artificial intelligence engine into its iPhones; the deal could make Google one of the clear winners in the AI race, and will improve Apple's capabilities in the field
משרדי גוגל תל אביב

How Google is bypassing EU attempt to curb its search monopoly

26.02.24|Omer Kabir
The European Union's Digital Markets Act, which will go into effect on March 7, aims to reduce the power of the technology giants; Google chose to leverage the changes in the law to increase its dominance in the search field
טים קוק מנכ"ל אפל מסיבת עיתונאים השקת מוצרים חדשים 12.9.23

EU sends strong signal with 500 million euro Apple fine

22.02.24|Omer Kabir
At the end of an investigation that determined that Apple harmed the competitiveness of Spotify, the technology giant was fined half a billion euros. Ahead of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) taking effect, the fine opens the door for Amazon, Netflix and others to file similar complaints
לוגו אפל apple

Apple's new developer terms spark outrage as Pro Vision launch nears

30.01.24|Omer Kabir
Apple’s recently unveiled policy announced in response to the EU's new Digital Markets Act, that is forcing it to allow users to download apps from third-party app stores, may help it maintain control and profits in the short term, but is already dividing and frustrating developers
מטה נציבות האיחוד האירופי בריסל בלגיה

EU Commission: Israeli companies can continue to process personal data transferred from the EU

21.01.24|Omer Kabir
After conducting a review of 11 countries including Israel that have adequacy status for transferring data from the EU, the European Union Commission announced that they would renew Israel’s status, but only if it makes updates to its current legislation
בינה מלאכותית גוגל מיקרוסופט

Why Europe's landmark AI regulations matter

10.12.23|Reuters
The regulations bar biometric categorization systems, untargeted scraping of facial images from the internet or CCTV footage, emotion recognition in the workplace and educational institutions, social scoring based on social behavior, AI systems that manipulate human behavior, and AI used to exploit the vulnerabilities of people
דגל ישראל על מטה הנציבות האירופית ב בריסל 8.10 חרבות ברזל

European Commission: Must act against anti-Semitism, “never again' is now”

06.11.23|Shani Ashkenazi
A statement published by the EU executive body stated that anti-Semitism in Europe has “reached extraordinary levels” and is “reminiscent of some of the darkest times in history." The Commission emphasized its commitment to European Jews.
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
Autotalks team

EU regulators cast doubt over Qualcomm’s $350-400 million acquisition of Autotalks

20.08.23|CTech and Reuters
The European Commission cited the importance of the deal to original equipment manufacturers and others who need access to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) semiconductors
מטה מטא פייסבוק דבלין אירלנד

A cautionary poke: $1.2 billion fine imposed on Meta is a warning sign for Israeli companies

28.05.23|Omer Kabir
If Israel does not act soon, Israeli high-tech companies will face a similar situation and possibly more severe consequences
Tobias Judin Norwegian Data Protection Authority

EU would view Israel “in the same category as China” if judicial reforms go through

02.02.23|James Spiro
The impending judicial reforms and change in legal frameworks might cause the EU Commission to reconsider whether Israel has ‘adequate’ laws in place to protect the personal data of citizens
חברת הפרלמנט האירופי מטעם הולנד סופי אינטוולד

"Governments make citizens believe they are safer when they are being tracked. This is bullshit"

26.04.22|Viki Auslender
Sophie in 't Veld, a member of the European Parliament, will chair the commission of inquiry into the use of spyware such as NSO's Pegasus in EU countries. The inquiry will examine, among other things, whether existing laws allow for effective surveillance, and whether espionage has been used for political purposes
Adi Barel EIT

“Innovation is a tool for international relations.”

17.03.22|CTech
Startups need a global support system to thrive, says Adi Barel, managing director at EIT Hub Israel.
מוסף שבועי 24.10.19 מרגרטה וסטגר נציבת התחרות של האיחוד האירופי

"I'm not an enemy of tech companies, I'm an enemy of bad behavior"

14.11.21|Roni Dori
Margrethe Vestager, the European Commissioner for Competition, is the only regulator in the world to curb the aggressive appetite of tech giants. Now, with a second term and an expanded role as regulator of the EU's digital economy, she is free to craft the rules that would limit Facebook's AI and virtual currency, and is unmoved by Trump's attacks on her
דגנית ורד

Smart Agro signs cooperation agreement with the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund

24.08.21|CTech
As part of the cooperation, the parties intend to locate possible collaborations and provide access to information about startups in agritech, as well as inviting one another to participate in funding rounds
Tal Shapira Amir Oranim Triple W

TripleW receives $2.6 million grant from EU for its lactic acid for food waste

20.07.21|James Spiro
The Israeli company received €2.2 million out of the total €6.7 million awarded to all of the companies in the consortium
Alla Voldman Rantzer

Israel can become the next powerhouse in the food tech industry

15.06.21|Alla Voldman Rantzer
In the absence of an active government push, Israel could find itself at the bottom of this race, writes Alla Voldman Rantzer
Carsten Ovens ELNET Germany

To boldly lead the global space industry

07.06.21|Carsten Ovens
With more than 50 startups specializing in space technology, Israel is one of the leading SpaceTech nations in the world. As the "New Space" market booms, and the race to the moon now mostly in the hands of private players, it is time for Europe to embrace this huge opportunity – and embrace the collaboration with Israel
רום לקריץ מושיק כהן קוטנר ו ניב בחנוף אומניקס מדיקל Omnix Medical

Israeli biopharma startup Omnix Medical awarded €10.8 million from EU to fight drug-resistant bacteria

26.01.21|Meir Orbach
The novel agents developed by Omnix are designed as an alternative to classical antibiotics
Ido Alon KPMG

Report: Israelis must overcome ‘perceived barriers’ when seeking EU investments

25.01.21|James Spiro
The report, titled ‘Support to strengthening of investment opportunities in EU-Israel economic relations’, explores economic and cultural aspects between the regions
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