Technology & Innovation
Artificial intelligence and quantum technologies are reshaping every dimension of modern life, from the future of work to national security and global competition. For Israel, a country built on innovation, these technologies carry extraordinary promise. They offer the potential to strengthen economic resilience, deepen international partnerships, and secure long-term strategic advantage in an increasingly turbulent world.
AI is already transforming how organisations operate, make decisions, and deliver services. The rapid rise of AI agents, which are systems capable of handling tasks, workflows, and entire operational processes, is rewriting the nature of productivity and redefining human and machine collaboration. These tools can enhance efficiency and support complex decision-making, yet they also introduce new questions about governance, ethics, transparency, and the skills required from tomorrow’s workforce.
Quantum technologies bring an even more profound shift. Quantum computing, sensing, and communications promise capabilities far beyond classical systems and advanced defense applications. In the national security sphere, countries that achieve quantum leadership will shape the strategic architecture of future deterrence, diplomacy, and economic power.
For Israel, the stakes are high. AI and quantum technologies present an opportunity to reinforce the country’s position as a global innovation leader and to secure future economic and strategic prosperity. Yet the risks of missing this window are equally significant. Workforce shortages, inconsistent regulation, geopolitical pressure, capital flight, and uneven investment threaten to slow development at the exact moment when global competition is accelerating. Without coordinated policy, strong international partnerships, and a clear national strategy, Israel could fall behind states that are already making decisive, long-term investments in AI and quantum ecosystems.
Sustaining Israel’s advantage requires more than scientific excellence. It requires strategic policy, responsible innovation, international cooperation, and a workforce prepared for a world where AI agents and quantum systems play central roles in both economic growth and national security. Israel’s future prosperity will depend on its ability to navigate this transition with clarity and stability, ensuring that these technologies strengthen the country rather than leave it exposed.
