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The Hubble Telescope took snapshots of the infant stars, in an effort to understand how larger stars are formed. Read more: NASA’s Hubble Telescope captures striking images of developing stars

It had been a question of when, rather than if, OpenAI launches physical devices since acquiring former Apple design guru Jony Ive’s start-up Io last year. Read more: OpenAI looks set to unveil first physical device in H2 2026

The ban proposal is part of a bid to make online activity safer for children and to ensure a ‘healthy relationship with mobile phones and social media’. Read more: UK government considering social media ban for under-16s

HSBC Holdings today (20 January) announced a new strategic AI partnership with legal services provider Harvey AI, in a move, it says, that forms part of HSBC’s broader shift towards embedding AI across HSBC’s operations. This is a major win for Harvey, which already works with a number of large corporates, but whose publicity…

The sale negotiations are reportedly at an advanced stage and could be valued at up to €1.5bn. Read more: Three Ireland parent in talks to sell mobile operator to Liberty Global

Juno, an Irish-developed AI, aims to help small businesses with big decisions in key departments. Read more: Irish entrepreneur launches ‘chief artificial officer’ for SMEs

Cleveland State University College of Law on 19 January announced that it is offering its students Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering for Lawyers, a specialised AI-focused training course developed by experiential legal training platform AltaClaro. The certificate is a first step in CSU|LAW’s broader AI strategy to ensure graduates enter the profession ready to use AI…

Morgan McKinley’s report indicates that AI adoption is reshaping graduate hiring and is increasing demand for experienced talent. Read more: Ireland’s employment market ‘stable’, as employers narrow focus

The start-up will be creating new jobs in sales, marketing and product development across Europe over the next two years. Read more: Belfast sports-tech TeamFeePay bags £9m, plans 75 jobs