The AI Race Is Also a Race for Survivability

Please read my new article in The Times of Israel called "The AI Race Is Also a Race for Survivability."

The AI race is not only a race to build more powerful machines—it is a race to keep essential capabilities working when infrastructure fails, providers withdraw, or outputs can no longer be trusted. Israel must build defense, survivability, and recovery into critical AI systems from the start, with genuinely independent alternatives and tested fallbacks. Every essential deployment should establish what must continue, demonstrate how it survives disruption, and name who has the authority and resources to restore it. Strategic strength is not simply what AI can do when everything works; it is what the nation can still do when someone tries to break it.

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The AI Race Is Also a Race for Survivability

Hard-Code G-d Into AI

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Hard-Code G-d Into AI."

Artificial intelligence is often framed as a problem of obedience: can we keep machines under human control? But human commands are not always moral, and an AI perfectly aligned with a terrorist, authoritarian state, corrupt corporation or reckless commander would not be safe—it would simply be efficient at doing wrong. This article argues that AI must be built not only with technical guardrails, but around a moral reality higher than machine, market and human command: the sanctity of life, the dignity of every person created b’tzelem Elokim, truth and the duty to protect the vulnerable. That standard does not demand weakness or unilateral disarmament; it calls for AI strong enough to help free societies defeat terrorists, protect civilians and defend themselves, while never confusing power, permission or technological capability with moral authority.

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Hard-Code G-d Into AI

Israel Needs a Drone Army—Before the Next War

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Israel Needs a Drone Army—Before the Next War."

Israel helped pioneer military drones, but a recent exercise in Germany—where Ukrainian drone teams rapidly exposed US troops and armored vehicles—shows that even advanced militaries must adapt faster and field drone capabilities at scale. Ukraine has demonstrated how drones can help a smaller force find attackers, slow advances, protect troops, and learn more quickly than a larger adversary. Israel needs both a drone sword to identify and disrupt confirmed threats before they strike, and a layered, affordable shield to protect soldiers, communities, and critical infrastructure when prevention fails. That requires a permanent joint drone, counter-drone, and electronic-warfare effort; AI-enabled command systems; domestic production; trained operators; and the ability to field, sustain, and replace drones at scale across the IDF—before the next warning becomes another tragedy.

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Israel Needs a Drone Army—Before the Next War

WALL-E Robot

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WALL-E Robot

Trump’s Fury: Power That Actually Delivers

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Trump's Fury: Power That Actually Delivers."

President Donald Trump shatters bureaucratic gridlock through bold actions—from recognizing Jerusalem and forging Abraham Accords, to freeing Gaza hostages via ultimatums and crippling Iran's nuclear program with maximum pressure. He secured future battlefields by creating Space Force, extracting the Greenland Framework for Arctic dominance, and accelerating the Golden Dome missile shield against hypersonic threats. Economically, Trump revived America via USMCA trade wins, massive deregulation, $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure, energy independence, and border security triumphs over cartels. Like Cyrus the Great—who built empires while championing human rights—Trump's divinely-guided victories demand we reimagine Article II as a sword for victory, empowering decisive leadership against China, Russia, and global tyrants.

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Trump’s Fury: Power That Actually Delivers

Turning AI Power Toward Human Purpose

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Turning AI Power Toward Human Purpose."

A lighthearted exchange between friends reveals a serious truth: modern leaders often debate endlessly yet craft only temporary, superficial solutions. The rise of artificial intelligence epitomizes this problem—technological advances enrich a privileged few while deepening inequality and eroding human purpose. Across the world, immense wealth coexists with staggering poverty, creating a dual system of justice and dignity divided by class. We need a moral awakening rooted in religious values of compassion and justice where we align progress with empathy and action to heal a fractured world.

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Turning AI Power Toward Human Purpose

Acrobat Robots

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Acrobat Robots

Profits, Prophets, and the AI Craze

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Profits, Prophets, and the AI Craze."

This article explores the extraordinary rise of AI and quantum technology stocks since the 2022 downturn, questioning whether this boom is driven by innovation or speculation. It notes that while some companies show real promise, many valuations far exceed fundamentals and future earnings potential. The article draws on Jewish wisdom to emphasize prudence, humility, and moral purpose amid market euphoria. Ultimately, it suggests that technology’s true value lies not just in profit but in its potential to advance humanity toward a more ethical and enlightened world.

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Profits, Prophets, and the AI Craze

Serve Robotics Miami

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Serve Robotics Miami

AI Replacement Theory

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AI Replacement Theory

To Understand Israel, Look to Taiwan

  

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "To Understand Israel, Look to Taiwan."

Despite being separated by more than 8,300 kilometers, Israel and Taiwan share striking parallels in geography, population, political values, economic dynamism, and military strategy. Both face existential threats from far larger adversaries and rely on innovative military deterrence doctrines—Israel’s Cactus and Taiwan’s Porcupine—bolstered by strong U.S. support. Their resilience and commitment to democracy and independence not only shape their futures but also serve as fortresses of stability and hope in regions marked by uncertainty and contestation.

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To Understand Israel, Look to Taiwan

Israel’s Urgent Need to Boost Defense Spending

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Israel's Urgent Need to Boost Defense Spending."

Israel’s survival hinges on its ability to confront existential threats with unrelenting resolve. Already allocating an extraordinary 8.8% of GDP—$46 billion annually—to defense, a 65% surge since the October 7 atrocities, Israel must further escalate investments in its military capabilities. This urgency persists despite ranking 15th globally in defense spending and receiving $3.8 billion in annual US military aid, supplemented by wartime emergency packages. The Jewish state faces an unparalleled convergence of adversaries: Iran’s regime—armed with nuclear ambitions, ICBMs, and drone swarms—orchestrates proxy wars through Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, while the United Nations and global anti-Zionist movements wage diplomatic and ideological warfare.

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Israel’s Urgent Need to Boost Defense Spending

Robot in DC

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Robot in DC

Counting the Minutes: Turning To G-d

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Counting the Minutes: Turning To G-d."

The clock is ticking, but are we aware enough to know when it is running out? The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists maintains the Doomsday Clock, and after 25 adjustments over the last 78 years, it currently sits at just 90 seconds to global catastrophe.

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Counting the Minutes: Turning To G-d

Paging Hezbollah Terrorists Today. 😉

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Paging Hezbollah Terrorists Today. 😉

Starting Them Off Young

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Starting Them Off Young

Drones Overhead

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Drones Overhead

Elon Musk, the Modern Day Noah

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Elon Musk, the Modern Day Noah."

Fueled by an unwavering drive, Musk’s relentless work ethic borders on obsession. His signature near-trance states of contemplation are fueled by a desire to shatter paradigms and push boundaries, particularly in his endeavors with SpaceX. In this sense, Musk’s Starship can be seen as a modern-day Ark, carrying humanity to a new Earth – Mars – after the metaphorical floodwaters of destruction recede. His unwavering dedication and divine-like spirit echo Noah’s mission, driven to save us from the unimaginable.

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Elon Musk, the Modern Day Noah

A Dream of Global Crises and G-d’s Sovereignty

 

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "A Dream of Global Crisis and G-d's Sovereignty."

The article discusses the challenges facing the world today, including terrorism, war, health issues, financial crises, environmental problems, and social inequality. Technology can help us to address these challenges, but we also need to rely on G-d for help. The article concludes with the message that we should not be afraid of the challenges facing the world but instead focus on doing what is right and being faithful to G-d.

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A Dream of Global Crises and G-d’s Sovereignty

Robotic Dog

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Robotic Dog