Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Speeding the development of Mazda AVs

Israel’s Foretellix (see here previously) has partnered US-based MathWorks to help Japan’s Mazda Car Corporation develop the next generation of its Autonomous Vehicles. Mazda uses the integrated solution to test & validate its autonomous systems in a virtual environment. https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/foretellix-and-mathworks-partner-on-innovative-toolchain-to-accelerate-mazdas-next-generation-av-development-302368932.html

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A new city for construction workers

At the 2025 National Economics Conference in Eilat, PMO Director-General Yossi Sheli emphasized the importance of solving housing issues for foreign workers. He proposed an to establish a residential city near Modi’in that could accommodate approximately 30,000 workers. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/real-estate/article-840929

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From small shop to online retail giant

This article contains the “rags to riches” story of Israeli online retailer KSP, now valued at £650 million. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/qd4l1vwpg https://ksp.co.il/web/

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Ignite fires are deeper

Intel-backed Ignite Deep Tech (see here previously) is launching new acceleration programs to support deep technology startups at various stages of development. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rjczrgs51g

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Fighting fires with fauna

Israel’s KKL-JNF Grazing Unit deploys thousands of animals (sheep, goats, and antelopes) for anti-wildfire vegetation management, removing combustible foliage to create fire buffer lines. The IDF’s Nature Defense Team manages hundreds of animals at bases to protect ammunition stockpiles. https://www.israel21c.org/is-the-future-of-firefighting-four-legged/

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Where are we?

Israel’s Edgybees (see here previously) has patented a huge leap in geospatial analysis. Artificial Neural Networks identify and tag dynamic objects in real-time video images. This method vastly improves mapping accuracy, especially in situations where GPS is unavailable or unreliable. … Continue reading

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More European research grants

Two researchers from Israel’s Technion have received €150,000 European Research Council (ERC) “Proof of Concept” grants (see here previously). Prof. Lior Gepstein’s for innovative treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF); and Prof. Yoav Schechner’s for a camera calibration system. https://www.technion.ac.il/en/blog/article/two-technion-researchers-awarded-erc-proof-of-concept-grants/

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Exposing hype about DeepSeek

Israel’s Cyabra (see here previously) found that some of the recent hype about DeepSeek, China’s AI sensation, was driven by fake accounts, indicating a coordinated disinformation campaign. Cyabra also exposed problems with the German election. https://www.ourcrowd.com/companies/cyabra https://time.news/german-election-2023-fake-accounts-bots-on-social-media/

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AI on the battlefield

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Don Spielman interviews Israeli AI pioneer Dr Eli David who explains how the AI war is heating up across the world and changing the battlefield. They discuss how Israel and the US will utilize AI development to … Continue reading

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Israel’s F35i Adir

Israel’s F-35I Lightning II Adir (“the mighty one”) is more than just another F-35 – it is a customized powerhouse tailored for the Israeli Air Force. It features enhanced command and control systems, a unique electronic warfare suite, and Israeli-made … Continue reading

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