Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Askal, head of the National Artificial Intelligence Directorate, launched Israel’s national artificial intelligence program.

According to Netanyahu, the program’s primary goals are to transform Israel into a global AI powerhouse and promote prosperity for the Israeli economy and the public.

“We are in a historic window of opportunity, but it is a very short one,” Netanyahu said. “The future is not waiting for us; we are creating it.”