Just Launched: The Semiconductor & AI Infrastructure Forum
Artificial intelligence is transforming economies, but AI does not exist in isolation. It depends on the physical infrastructure that enables it. Recognising the strategic importance of AI hardware, the UK this month published its new AI Hardware Plan, setting out a long-term vision to strengthen the UK’s AI ecosystem and the hardware that underpins it. But […]
G7 Policy Discussion: AI and Quantum Technologies
International alignment and cross-sector dialogue are essential for navigating the rapidly changing geopolitical and technological landscape. To address these critical dynamics, the British Embassy in Tel Aviv recently hosted a high-level roundtable bringing together government representatives from the UK, US, Japan, Canada, Israel, France, and Germany, alongside leaders from top tech firms and research institutes, […]
Building Bridges Through AI Diplomacy
Last week, at the British Ambassador’s residence in Israel, we witnessed a landmark moment for regional tech collaboration: Holon Institute of Technology and the UK Abraham Accords Group (UKAAG) signed an MOU to advance AI cooperation between Israel, the UK, and Abraham Accords nations. This partnership is more than a document – it’s a vision for responsible AI, regional […]
AI for Democracy Finale Event
The British Embassy in Tel Aviv recently joined partners at the Shamgar Center for Digital Law and Innovation (Tel Aviv University) and Microsoft for the final event of the five-month “AI for Democracy” programme. Led on the Embassy side by Tech Policy Lead Shahd Asfour, the five-month initiative brought together technology, law, and diplomacy to […]
Navigating the Future of AI Regulation
Tech Policy Lead Shahd Asfour recently delivered a presentation on the UK’s regulatory approach to critical technologies, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a primary case study. The session was delivered to digital leaders in criminal justice as part of a development program run in partnership with JDC (The Joint), the Israeli Ministry of Justice, and […]