Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport: “AI creates disruption, but also opportunity. That is true f

Assaf Rappaport praises Google for making its largest investment during Israel’s tough times, highlighting the transformative $32 billion sale of Wiz to Google amidst global tech industry upheaval.
Rappaport reflects uncertainty about the deal but believes it presents opportunities more than risks for employees, managers, and customers, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining Wiz’s Israeli DNA.
He warns that Israel risks falling behind in artificial intelligence compared to its dominance in cybersecurity and stresses the need for Israeli academia to lead in AI.
Rappaport details his involvement in acquiring Channel 13, framing it as an effort to preserve independent media, emphasizing non-monetary contributions of operational and technological expertise from his high-tech group.
He addresses political pressures surrounding the acquisition, assuring that it will proceed and highlighting the symbolic alliance between Israel’s traditional institutions and its technology sector.