Bennett forms AI advisory committee to boost Israel's national tech policy

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has launched an advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence, signaling a strategic push to shape national policy ahead of the upcoming elections. The initiative, announced by Bennett's office, aims to enhance Israel's technological capabilities and solidify its standing as a global and regional AI leader.

The committee will develop policy recommendations across key areas such as innovation, education, regulation, and national security. This move comes as Bennett's Together Party, which merged with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid, is a significant contender in the opposition seeking to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in elections scheduled by October 27.

Experts from various fields, including prominent figures like Stanford University's Professor Emeritus of Computer Science Yoav Shoham, Lemonade co-founder and CEO Daniel Schreiber, and Tel Aviv University's Professor Meir Feder, are involved. Their collective expertise is expected to guide the development of strategies that promote AI's benefits for the public and economy.

The committee is tasked with examining both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, considering its impact on Israel's economy, society, and security. The initiative underscores a commitment to strengthening Israel's competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.