Israel aims to lead next phase of AI revolution, PMO official says – Israel & Jewish News
Israel aims to lead next phase of AI revolution, PMO official says – Israel & Jewish News
Publish Date: 2026-06-02 07:48:00
Source Domain: www.jns.org
- Israel aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by focusing on practical AI applications to address real-world challenges.
- Maj. Gen. (res.) Erez Eshel, head of the National Artificial Intelligence Directorate, announced a national strategy to boost Israel’s AI capabilities.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has identified AI as a strategic priority for Israel, aiming for sovereign infrastructure and real-world AI solutions.
- Israel’s advantage lies in its ability to integrate AI with physical environments and practical challenges, rather than competing in foundational AI technologies.
- Significant achievements include joining the Pax Silica global AI alliance, forming an AI cooperation declaration with the U.S., and agreements with Azerbaijan, India, and Argentina.
- Plans include providing advanced sovereign computing power by 2027, expanding academic AI training, encouraging the return of Israeli AI experts, and establishing a national platform for practical AI applications.
