Spotify founder bets big on Europe’s war economy as defence stocks surge
Daniel Ek has bet on Helsing, an AI defence start-up
AI: Artificial intelligence
The victim delivered a searing impact statement. Just one thing felt off – he was dead
People are already interacting with AI renderings of their mothers and spouses. And now ghostbots have made their way into murder proceedings
Women are lagging behind on AI but they can catch up
Curiosity, experimentation and learning are crucial if women are to shape the future of work
The AI assistant helping accountants get fast, reliable tax answers
Founder of Leapifai aims to replace time-consuming manual research on tax issues
Don’t be fooled: AI is a long way from being able to think for itself
Large language models are still far from multilayered thinking
Planning a trip abroad? The tech essentials that could help it go more smoothly
A little tech can go a long way when you travel
AI will mean fewer white collar jobs, Amazon boss warns
Chief executive Andy Jassy warns the company will cut roles ‘in the next few years’
Data centres and other large users of electricity to be allowed to build and operate own lines to power plants
Department of Energy proposal will depart from norm of ESB having exclusive right to own such infrastructure
Why Greeks are in pole position when it comes to artificial intelligence
Greece letter: Ideas of computers, automation and AI have been alive since the days of Homer
Jonathan Anderson is a reminder why we shouldn’t push our kids into ‘bullshit jobs’
We should be very slow to allow our creativity to be outsourced to plunderous programs scraping data from images
Are Ireland’s tech layoffs down to an AI rout?
TikTok, Stripe, Workday and Salesforce are among companies to record layoffs in Ireland this year
Are fears of an AI slash and burn of white-collar roles well founded?
Artificial intelligence is starting to have a profound effect on work and employment, though some believe much human labour will be disrupted rather than displaced
How social media firms used the ‘like’ button to turbocharge their business models
New book charts the psychology of the like button in the digital world and looks at its future in the world of AI
Schoolchildren tap the potential of Stem and AI at Microsoft event
Microsoft’s Dublin campus showcased more than 110 innovative projects
The Irish Times view on AI and Ireland: the future will not wait
AI is not just a technological leap. It is a societal transformation.
Impact of AI on Ireland’s energy demands ‘not going to be as steep’ as feared
Officials from Research Ireland appeared before newly formed Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence
AI still key for Apple, but Siri updates take a back seat
Company is expanding its partnership with OpenAI
WPP chief steps down as advertising group struggles with rise of AI
Mark Read will step down from UK group after market capitalisation halved during his seven-year tenure
Challenge of AI is to bridge the culture gap between its creators and custodians
Where AI’s creators such as Sam Altman and Jony Ive focus on what’s possible, policymakers tilt towards the permissible
Reformed Leaving Cert would allow too many opportunities to cheat using AI
Every step is already susceptible to AI intervention, from brainstorming ideas to generating a structure for each section, to writing the entire piece
Apple’s fall from top of tree reflects cooling growth outlook
Nvidia’s revenue has more than quadrupled in three years, Microsoft’s is up over a third, but Apple’s has barely budged
Scientists develop new way to detect deepfake videos
Technique utilises image analysis to identify variations in skin tone created by human pulse that are absent in bogus footage
How Trump spat threatens Elon Musk’s business empire: ‘Nobody on the right or left is gonna buy a Tesla’
Billionaire Elon Musk faces rare convergence of threats - collapsing brand loyalty, shaky revenues, and mounting legal and regulatory risk
Only one in three business leaders ‘confident’ in navigating ongoing uncertainty says study
Business leaders strong on diversity knowledge but weak on AI and cyber security
PwC Ireland boss focused on getting tech to do some heavy lifting
Managing partner seeks to leverage AI as firm and clients grapple with uncertainty caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs
Tech giants’ indirect emissions rose 150% in three years amid AI growth, UN says
Indirect carbon emissions from Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta, rose on average by 150% from 2020 to 2023
Driverless cars will take longer to get on to roads than advocates anticipate
Matching current collision rates will never be acceptable and some challenges are beyond manufacturers’ control
OpenAI’s Sarah Friar: ‘Am I worried about deep fakes? Yes’
Down-born tech executive Sarah Friar was looking forward to early retirement from the business world; then Open AI called
How an Irish firm is using AI to make websites accessible to people with a disability
New Innovator: Nexus Inclusion
Job numbers in occupations exposed to AI up 94% in Ireland since 2019
Technology is making workers better able to command higher wage premiums, according to a new report from PwC
Forget hope. Be a hopeful pessimist instead
Unthinkable: Hope is not a strategy when it comes to tackling urgent challenges like climate change
AI ‘godfather’ Nvidia keeps firing on all cylinders
Analysts expect further rapid growth despite warning that China is now effectively closed to US chipmakers
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