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Omer Kabir

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מימין מארק צוקרברג ו טים קוק

2024 antitrust watch: 4 cases that could redefine tech industry giants

04.01.24|Omer Kabir
An overview of pivotal legal battles against Apple, Google, Meta, and the potential fallout that could reshape the tech landscape
פט גלסינגר מנכ"ל אינטל ה עולמית

With massive investment, Intel reaffirms confidence in Israel

27.12.23|Omer Kabir
The chip giant approved the conditions for a huge investment in a new factory in Kiryat Gat and will receive an increased grant of $3.2 billion, or 12.8% of the total cost. Intel also committed to buy 60 billion shekels ($16.6 billion) worth of goods and services from Israeli suppliers over the next decade and the corporate tax it will pay will increase from 5% to 7.5%
מתקפת סייבר האקר האקרים אבטחת מחשבים

Over 15 cyber attack groups affiliated with Iran, Hezbollah or Hamas are operating against Israel, says National Cyber Directorate

25.12.23|Omer Kabir
According to a report published by the National Cyber Directorate summarizing the cyber events since the beginning of the war, their main targets include academia, healthcare, water, energy, fuel, transportation and maritime shipping sectors
רמי לנר חבר קיבוץ מבוא חמה

GPS disruption due to war wrecks havoc on automated farming systems

25.12.23|Omer Kabir
The agricultural equipment based on autonomous systems is currently out of commission due to the IDF's targeted disruption of navigation systems, and the younger generation of farmers do not know how to operate the equipment without that tech. How do you cope? Call in a 73-year-old kibbutz member who knows how to operate a tractor
אקטיביסט בהפגנת תמיכה ב פלסטינים ב ניו יורק פנאי

Human Rights Watch report accusing Meta of censoring pro-Palestinian posts is riddled with serious failures

24.12.23|Omer Kabir
A report by HRW published last week claimed that "Meta’s policies and practices have been silencing voices in support of Palestine and Palestinian human rights on Instagram and Facebook." However, an examination by Calcalist identifies biases in the collection of data and in the method of analysis, in a way that undermines the foundation of the organization's conclusions
אפליקציית ניווט ווייז גוגל Waze

Waze resumes real-time traffic updates in Israel despite war

24.12.23|Omer Kabir
The navigation app has restored live traffic information in coordination with the IDF's Home Front Command. Google Maps has also partially restored its traffic display, while Apple’s service remains disabled
האקר האקרים פריצה פריצת מחשב

How Iran used social media to stoke tensions between Israelis

20.12.23|Omer Kabir
An investigation by the Fake Reporter organization reveals that since 2021, a foreign network with ties to Iran has been operating in Israel, spreading lies, incitement and hate on social media, using dozens of fake profiles and impersonating real people to sow division
תחנת דלק טהרן איראן

Israeli hackers claim responsibility for shutting down 70% of Iran gas stations in cyber attack

18.12.23|Omer Kabir
A pro-Israeli hacker group called ‘The Predatory Sparrow’ claims to have succeeded in shutting down most gas stations in the country, confirmed by Iranian and international media.
שלט חוצות פרו פלסטיני ברחובות טהרן איראן

Iran and Hezbollah were behind cyberattack on Israeli hospital, says National Cyber Directorate

18.12.23|Omer Kabir
A joint investigation revealed that the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence’s Agrius and Hezbollah’s Lebanese Cedar were behind the cyber attack on Ziv Medical Center at the end of November, in which 300,000 patient records were stolen
סם אלטמן

8 insights on the OpenAI saga: Winners, losers, and the road ahead

23.11.23|Omer Kabir
Altman reinstated as CEO, new board members announced, but questions linger
הפגנה פרו פלסטינית ב אוניברסיטת קליפורניה

Anti-Semitism on TikTok may hasten blocking of the app in the US

22.11.23|Omer Kabir
The uncontrolled spread of anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic content on TikTok since the October 7 Hamas attack has united most members of Congress around the need to block it. The Biden administration is trying to stop its activities, but legislatures are having trouble passing laws against it
מנכ"ל מיקרוסופט סאטיה נאדלה ו סם אלטמן

Microsoft and OpenAI: Navigating a complex partnership post-shakeup

21.11.23|Omer Kabir
At this stage it is not yet clear what exactly the effect of the removal of the outgoing CEO Sam Altman from OpenAI will be on the company, but one thing is certain - this move was particularly beneficial to the investor Microsoft, which announced ahead of time that it would hire Altman and the members of the OpenAI management who left after his firing
מחשב העל של אנבידיה בישראל לצד מטה החברה בטייוואן

Nvidia's Israel-1 supercomputer up and running two months ahead of schedule

21.11.23|Omer Kabir
Country’s most powerful AI system begins operations to advance local R&D initiatives
סניף קרביץ בקניון איילון

Dozens of Israeli retailers hit by cyberattack

20.11.23|Omer Kabir
A cyber attack against the website hosting company Signature-IT disabled the activity of about 40 companies that operate e-commerce websites. Among Signature's clients: Keter, Osem, Strauss, as well as government bodies such as the Nature & Parks Authority and the Ministry of Health
אלון מאסק X 24.7.23

Under Musk's watch: a 1,000% surge in Anti-Semitic content on X platform

16.11.23|Omer Kabir
Since October 7, there has been a more significant surge in incitement against Jews on the platform than what was observed on fringe platforms associated with the extreme right. Last month alone, 46,000 posts were published there under the hashtag #HitlerWasRight
אלון מאסק X 24.7.23

Degeneration X: “Musk has created a safe space for racists”

15.11.23|Omer Kabir
A new study shows that out of 200 sampled posts that include antisemitism, Holocaust denial, incitement against Muslims and Palestinians, etc.,196 (98%) remain available on the social network. These posts have collectively received more than 24 million views
צילומי טלוויזיה במעגל סגור מראה אחד משני חמושים אסלאמיסטים של חמאס נכנסים לקיבוץ בארי כשנוסעי מכוניות פצועים אנושות יושבים במכונית מתגלגלת, לאחר שנורה לעבר השער, בדרום ישראל, 7 באוקטובר 2023 בתמונת סטילס זו מתוך וידאו

Israel’s security bodies receive direct access to biometric databases and cameras

12.11.23|Omer Kabir
In expedited legislation last week, the Knesset approved full access to the biometric database to the IDF, the police, the Shin Bet, and the Mossad. In a legal memorandum prepared by the government, it also seeks to grant them access to private security cameras and change the content of their recordings.
מפגינים פרו פלסטיניים בברוקלין ניו יורק ב טיקטוק של the messenger

Israel is losing on the online advocacy front: 15 times more posts with pro-Palestinian tags

09.11.23|Omer Kabir
According to an analysis by Humanz, 7.39 billion posts with pro-Israeli tags were published on Instagram and Tiktok since October 7, compared to 109.61 billion posts with pro-Palestinian tags. "It's hard not to see that there's substantial funding behind this operation”, says Humanz CEO.
מארק צוקרברג מנכ"ל מטא פייסבוק

Forget about Metaverse: Zuckerberg is betting on WhatsApp as Meta's growth engine

08.11.23|Omer Kabir
WhatsApp's presence in the US has reached a pivotal point, with the app now installed on half of the smartphones owned by individuals aged 18 to 35 in the country. "I believe there's much room for improvement and the potential to create a more intimate social feed for all your friends”, said Mark Zuckerberg
סלולארי אפליקציה ווייז וויז waze

New Waze Feature Provides Early Warning for Accident-Prone Roads

08.11.23|Omer Kabir
Google's navigation app has launched a feature that will show drivers alerts when they drive on “red” roads. The feature, which relies on driver reports and AI capabilities, is an encouraging sign that Google hasn't completely abandoned its investment in Waze
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