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Lukasz Swiatek of the University of New South Wales Sydney discusses what advancement in technologies might mean for future graduates. Read more: Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate?
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Seedance 2.0 says it generates ‘cinematic content’ with ‘seamless video extension and natural language control’. Read more: ByteDance’s new Seedance 2.0 supposedly ‘surpasses Sora 2′
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The National Challenge-supported StopFlood4.ie is developing a smart flood forecasting system. Read more: Flood prediction at local level key, say StopFloods4.ie researchers
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Tyndall National Institute is set to benefit as one of the NanoIC pilot line’s partner institutes. Read more: €2.5bn EU NanoIC pilot line launched to usher in next-gen chips
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London-based credit research start-up, 9fin is reportedly in talks to raise capital that would value it at some $1bn which would bring it unicorn status. Read more: Irish co-founded 9fin approaches unicorn status with current raise – reports
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The Responsible AI for Learning initiative will allow practitioners to share knowledge, interpret guidelines and comply with regulations. Read more: Research centre Learnovate to launch responsible AI initiative
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‘It’s been a rollercoaster year for Irish SMEs looking to raise capital,’ said Caroline Gaynor, chair of the IVCA. Read more: IVCA: Annual VC funding in Irish SMEs falls for first time since 2018

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The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium’s (CLOC’s) European chapter yesterday (5 February) drew a senior crowd of in-house legal professionals, focusing on topics such as how to build cohesive, data-driven models to elevate legal operations and, of course, facilitate AI. With the programe developed in partnership with RSGI, the content was practical and centred on audience participation, which was widely welcomed. The RSGI team did a great job of facilitating sessions, and new…
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Kyndryl Ireland’s Des Ryan discusses how businesses are changing their cloud strategies due to data sovereignty and AI. Read more: Why cloud strategies are pivoting from reaction to precision
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Abbott’s Jasmine Swift discusses how a career in engineering is far more than just another nine to five. Read more: Engineering isn’t ‘just a job’ for this senior process project engineer