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Israeli universities are struggling to meet the demand for academic programs in AI technologies due to a shortage of skilled workers. The lack of academic staff and programs exacerbates the existing tech talent crunch. The demand for data scientists has grown significantly worldwide. The article mentions Mobileye, an Israel-based AI firm that was acquired by Intel for $15.3 billion. The president and CEO of Mobileye highlights the acute shortage of workers in the AI sector. Salaries in the AI sector are among the highest in the country. Efforts are being made by community organizers and AI experts to address the shortage of workers in the sector. Concerns are raised about potential pitfalls associated with unethical algorithms and facial recognition in AI technologies.