Category: Business

A US civil rights agency sued Tesla Inc on Thursday, claiming the electric carmaker has tolerated severe harassment of Black employees at its flagship Fremont, California, assembly plant. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said in the lawsuit filed in California federal court that from 2015 to the present, Black workers at the […]

The Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel has announced the opening of its annual sukkah, located just steps from the Mediterranean Sea. The 200-sq.m. sukkah, the closest to the sea in Tel Aviv, according to the hotel, offers a unique experience for visitors seeking to observe the traditions of Sukkot while enjoying the Carlton experience. The […]

A new peer-reviewed study from the University of Tokyo reports an advance in defending artificial intelligence (AI) systems from malicious attacks. Neural networks, the systems of algorithms that use pattern recognition to analyze data inputs, can be confused by the introduction of ‘noise’ into the data they are meant to analyze. A driverless car […]

Profuse Technology, a frontrunner in the field of muscle tissue growth, has recently made significant strides that could have far-reaching implications for the cultivated meat and life-science sectors. The company’s latest developments have led to an impressive 80% reduction in the time required for muscle growth, achieving maturity in just 48 hours. This acceleration […]

Should Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has a serious credibility problem among Israelis and even his ministers and MKs – not to mention the opposition – place houseplants or bookcases behind him when speaking online to seem more trustworthy? First impressions are made instantly. According to a new UK study, people tend to judge […]

Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Wednesday that ChatGPT can now browse the internet to provide users with current information and that browsing is no longer limited to data before September 2021. “Browsing is available to Plus and Enterprise users today, and we’ll expand to all users soon. To enable, choose Browse with Bing in the […]

That’s the message from UN chief António Guterres on World Tourism Day observed on Wednesday. According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism employs one in every 10 people on Earth.  To protect tourism jobs, Mr. Guterres said that governments and businesses must invest in sustainable and resilient practices, embrace renewable energy, and better […]

The Melnick State of the Israeli Economy Index reported a modest 0.1 percent increase in August, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by the Israeli business sector. This news follows a similarly disheartening Index in July, which also saw only a 0.1% increase. The report attributes this economic slowdown to a combination of global economic […]

More than 100 Jewish activists have signed a letter appealing to major advertisers to end their relationship with X, the platform previously known as Twitter that is owned by Elon Musk, calling it “a breeding ground for antisemitism” that “represents one of the largest dangers to Jews in years.” The signatories are also calling […]

The focus of the plan is on criminal activity associated with casinos in the region, and other scams including money laundering and cybercrime. The plan of action was announced in the Thai capital by officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) together with partner China, and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). […]