Naftali Bennett forms AI committee to shape Israel’s tech policy
Naftali Bennett forms AI committee to shape Israel’s tech policy
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-899832
Publish Date: 2026-06-18 07:19:00
Source Domain: www.jpost.com
- Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced the formation of an advisory committee on artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a long-term national policy ahead of the upcoming elections.
- The committee aims to enhance Israel’s technological edge and position the country as a global leader in AI.
- Bennett’s Together Party, which merged with Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid, is part of the opposition seeking to replace current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The committee is expected to provide policy recommendations on innovation, education, regulation, and security related to AI.
- The initiative seeks to promote AI technologies for public and economic benefits and examine their broader impacts on economy, society, and security.
- The committee includes several notable experts, such as Prof. Yoav Shoham, Daniel Schreiber, and Prof. Meir Feder.