Israel launches national AI council to boost innovation, security

The Israeli government on Sunday announced the establishment of a special national council for artificial intelligence (AI), the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
The AI council will be established as a support unit at the Prime Minister’s Office, with a budget of 120 million shekels (about 35.9 million U.S. dollars) for the 2025-2026 period.
The council’s main priorities include recruiting top AI talent, developing advanced computing infrastructure, and integrating AI applications across government systems.