Elon Musk commissioned OurCrowd portfolio company Cyabra to find out the real numbers of Twitter’s spam and bot accounts as he negotiates his on-off acquisition of the social media platform, CNN Business reports. The number of fake accounts is central to the dispute over the $44B deal, with Musk saying Twitter underestimates the problem. Cyabra’s research confirms Musk’s claim, showing that an estimated 11% of its total user base is fake, compared to the 5% of “monetizable daily active users,” claimed by Twitter... Cyabra CEO: “We have a number for all the social media platforms, because that’s our job...”

Autonomous vehicles, electrification, connected cars, and shared transportation are the big trends that are transforming the auto industry. Israel has a strong presence in computer software and hardware, semiconductor technology, IoT and AI expertise, radar technology, cybersecurity, LiDAR solutions, satellite communication solutions, computer vision, and sensors. Like all IoT devices, cars are getting smarter by connecting to the Internet to gather and transmit valuable data. But with increased connectivity comes increased gateways for cyberattacks, which in the case of moving cars, could prove lethal. Here are few Israeli companies offering innovative solutions for Automotive Cyber Security: https://israeltrade.org.au/2022/10/04/automotive-cyber-se

At an estimated $6.2 billion, Israel’s healthcare technology industry is a global leader in innovations across various medical fields. With over 1,400 digital health start-ups to date, Israel ranks 5th in the world according to the World Index for Healthcare Innovation. Investors have taken notice of such success. According to a recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company group of Israeli venture capital funds and investment bodies, 60 percent of investors said they expect to invest more in digital health in 2022, with only 4 percent expecting to invest less than in 2021. See more about Peregrine Ventures: https://israeltrade.org.au/2022/09/19/investing-in-the-future-of-medicine/

Food security has become a global challenge, driving interest and investment in food tech - this is evident in the rapid growth of the industry in Israel. Despite the problems at hand, Israel has risen to the challenge and proven itself to be a pioneer in the field of alternative proteins, especially in regards to cultivated meat. In a world where people are becoming increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, alternative proteins are particularly important as they are one of the most promising sectors of food tech trying to combat climate change effects and improve food security. Read on: https://israeltrade.org.au/2022/09/06/the-future-of-meat/

The GenCell FOX is a low-temperature alkaline fuel cell which generates power from liquid ammonia – one of the most effective and energy-dense carbon-free hydrogen carriers – with only water, nitrogen and heat. The solution has been designed to comply with strict zero-emission sustainability objectives, ensure resilient 24/7 continuous power even in harsh weather conditions, and minimise operating expenses through its use of economical and widely available liquid ammonia fuel. Alkaline fuel cell technology can help operators implement renewable power solutions directly at mobile sites, even when they are located in remote locations and the toughest climate conditions. https://israeltr

Israel has positively been progressing in the FemTech sector, making headlines in women’s health. While the industry is still developing globally, Israel already has around 100 local companies in the FemTech sector. FemTech refers to technologies that cater to women’s health and wellbeing while helping them be aware of various aspects and elements of pregnancy, birth control, planned conception, mental distress, and medical illnesses. While conventionally, female health and medical conditions have been a less discussed topic, FemTech companies and startups offer solutions that can educate, help monitor and track female health for better and informed decisions. https://israeltrade.org.au/2022/08/12/the-israeli-femtech-revolution/