'Like the Industrial Revolution': Netanyahu launches National Artificial Intelligence Program
The program has been under development for several months and was launched in a joint ceremony by Netanyahu and the Head of the National AI Directorate, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Eskel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled Israel's National Artificial Intelligence Program on Sunday, heralding a new era similar to the Industrial Revolution. The ambitious program, developed over several months, was launched jointly by Netanyahu and Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Eskel, the head of the National AI Directorate. Netanyahu emphasized that AI would not only transform the world but also the lives of every individual, from present generations to future ones, drawing a parallel to the transformative impact of the Industrial Revolution.
He cautioned that those who fail to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies risk being left behind. Netanyahu outlined two primary objectives of the program: establishing Israel as a global superpower in AI and driving the country's economic success. He stressed that their previous achievements in cyber, agriculture, medicine, and medical devices serve as proof of Israel's capability to excel in AI as well.
Eskel, during the ceremony, acknowledged that the program leverages Israel's unique strengths in cyber, physical AI, and addressing societal challenges through AI. The initiative aims to provide essential infrastructure, including compute infrastructure, a national quantum computer, and a robust focus on human capital, Israel's core engine for growth.
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