Omer Kabir

Israel, Tel Aviv

Technology and Climate Crisis Reporter at Calcalist

Tech Columnist & Reporter @Calcalist

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"Within 6 months, there'll be an AI agent that will remind you of birthdays and also order gifts" | CTech

4 days ago | calcalist.co.il | Omer Kabir

Ray Smith, Microsoft’s Vice President of AI Agents, how do you see the impact of DeepSeek’s R1 model on the current AI field? “I think there will be a lot of innovation, and what we’ve seen in recent years is that innovation is happening everywhere. It’s not surprising that DeepSeek and other models are delivering major breakthroughs.
"Within 6 months, there'll be an AI agent that will remind you of birthdays and also order gifts" | CTech

4 days ago | calcalistech.com | Omer Kabir

Ray Smith, Microsoft's VP of AI agents, isn't worried about the Chinese influence on AI models because "the more models, the more breakthroughs, the more innovation—the better for everyone." He says, "There are a lot of things I don’t see AI doing anytime soon.
The deepfake hustle: How AI is weaponizing the voices of trusted economists

1 week ago | calcalist.co.il | Omer Kabir

The Instagram video looks promising. Respected economist and author Gary Stevenson is seated behind what appears to be a desk in his home. On the desk are papers, a notebook, and a can of Coke. In the background: a sink, a kitchen cabinet, and a bottle of dish soap. Stevenson, dressed in a dark blue T-shirt, has a tempting offer: join an exclusive WhatsApp group where he shares hot stock tips.
The deepfake hustle: How AI is weaponizing the voices of trusted economists

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Omer Kabir

Impersonation scams are flooding Instagram and Facebook, exploiting the reputations of real experts while platforms do little to intervene. 10:02, 06.05.25 TAGS:Generative AIAIDeepfakesThe Instagram video looks promising. Respected economist and author Gary Stevenson is seated behind what appears to be a desk in his home. On the desk are papers, a notebook, and a can of Coke. In the background: a sink, a kitchen cabinet, and a bottle of dish soap.
Six forces that could derail the generative AI boom

1 week ago | calcalistech.com | Omer Kabir

As generative AI reaches hundreds of millions of users in record time, it now faces a set of growing challenges—from geopolitics and regulation to labor shortages and existential risk—that could slow or reshape its trajectory. 14:47, 04.05.25 TAGS:Generative AIAIMost Promising StartupsIt is doubtful that any new technology in human history has achieved wider and faster adoption than generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
The AI that detects AI: The companies fighting lies in the age of deepfakes

2 weeks ago | calcalist.co.il | Omer Kabir

Even before returning to the White House, it was clear that Donald Trump and his allies are waging war against reality itself. Throughout the election campaign, Trump, his ally Elon Musk, and the campaign echoed false messages, from spreading AI-generated images (such as Taylor Swift fans supporting Trump or opponent Kamala Harris in communist uniform), to baseless claims that the Harris campaign was the one spreading AI images.
The AI that detects AI: The companies fighting lies in the age of deepfakes

2 weeks ago | calcalistech.com | Omer Kabir

Young startups like Israel’s AI Light are racing to build tools that expose fake images, videos, and text before disinformation becomes unstoppable. 10:34, 28.04.25 TAGS:Generative AIClarityAIAI LightEven before returning to the White House, it was clear that Donald Trump and his allies are waging war against reality itself.
Intel CEO warns: “This is just the beginning” as layoffs and reforms begin

3 weeks ago | calcalist.co.il | Omer Kabir

Intel’s long-awaited transformation has officially begun—and its new CEO isn’t sugarcoating what comes next. In a letter sent to employees on Thursday, Lip-Bu Tan warned that the company is no longer in a position of strength and must “confront our challenges head-on and take swift actions to get back on track.”(Photo: REUTERS/Robert Galbraith)Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Intel plans to lay off more than 20,000 employees, or roughly 20% of its global workforce.
Intel CEO warns: “This is just the beginning” as layoffs and reforms begin

3 weeks ago | calcalistech.com | Omer Kabir

Lip-Bu Tan’s internal letter lays out deep structural shifts, new in-office mandates, and a return to engineering-first culture. 00:11, 25.04.25 TAGS:LayoffsIntelChipsIntel’s long-awaited transformation has officially begun—and its new CEO isn’t sugarcoating what comes next.
OpenAI eyes $13B in revenue this year, $174B by 2030—and a future beyond ChatGPT | CTech

3 weeks ago | calcalistech.com | Omer Kabir

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI expects its revenue to grow more than 250% this year, reaching $13 billion, according to a report by The Information, based on data the company disclosed to potential investors. In 2023, OpenAI recorded $3.7 billion in revenue—nearly quadruple its earnings from the previous year. OpenAI projects that its revenue will continue to grow sharply in the coming years, reaching $125 billion by 2029 and $174 billion in 2030.