Australian news org produces 3000 stories a week with AI

News Corp Australia, an Australian media conglomerate, has been using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to produce 3,000 weekly articles, according to a report from The Guardian late last month. The media organization’s executive chair, Michael Miller, claimed that with a four staff member team they are able to use AI to create thousands of articles […]

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From ashes to riches: Profiting from peatland in Indonesia

Progress is already being made: a school building was saved from burning down; farmers are earning 50 per cent higher incomes; and a healthier peatland is reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Since its launch in 2019, the programme, which includes training for villagers and critical infrastructure upgrades, has dramatically reduced fire risk and equipped the residents […]

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Visa, others announce launch of new credit card in Israel

Visa, Bank Leumi, and United Airlines announced their launch of new credit card in Israel, according to a Thursday press release. New cardholders are to be automatically enrolled in United Airlines’ customer loyalty program,  United MileagePlus. The United website notes that this program offers the “most ways to earn and use miles and the most […]

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10 Israeli companies helping fight climate change – opinion

The first time I wrote about climate change must have been 20 years ago. Those were the days when companies wrote about corporate social responsibility, or CSR, which then moved on to sustainability; then the environment, social, and governance reporting; and now it’s all about climate and society. I was living in London at the […]

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Israeli co. uses AI to save bees

The agricultural landscape is evolving, with sustainable practices and efficient resource utilization taking center stage. Among the critical aspects of this evolution is pollination, an essential process that underpins the production of about 75% of major food crops. Recognizing the significance of effective pollination, BeeHero, a data-driven agri-tech company, has introduced the Pollination Insight Platform. […]

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Israel’s consumer confidence rises despite hi-tech funding challenges

Recent findings from Bank Hapoalim and KANTAR’s Consumer Confidence Index have revealed noteworthy shifts which cast a favorable light on Israel’s economic landscape, despite its ongoing political concerns. The index, which measures consumer sentiment, saw a rise of 1.2 points in July 2023, reaching a level of 126.3 points. This upswing in consumer confidence reflects […]

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El Al in negotiations to buy Airbus jets in potentially historic shift

El Al Israel Airlines is in “serious” talks with planemaker Airbus to buy as many as 30 A321neo jets, El Al’s CEO said on Thursday, in what would be a historic change of supplier as it looks to replace its short-haul fleet. Israel’s flag carrier is also in talks with traditional supplier Boeing to buy […]

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Israel, India partner on water-based startup accelerator

Israel’s Embassy in India announced that they have reached an agreement with Indian organizations to provide expertise and resources to start-ups and companies in the water industry.  Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 3rd with Karanpal Singh – the founder of India-based venture capital firm, Hunch Ventures, and business […]

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Scale Your Solution with EIT Manufacturing RIS EVO-R 2023

EIT Manufacturing has been bringing together a growing network of top-tier industrial partners, leading academics, research institutions, and innovative startups, scaleups, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from across Europe since its establishment in 2019. The EIT Manufacturing RIS EVO-R 2023 will be supporting manufacturing companies to upscale their innovative solutions from the demonstration stage, […]

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