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The summit is the fourth in an annual series that began in UK in 2023, before moving to Korea, and then France. Read more: Big Tech announces multibillion-dollar deals at India’s AI summit
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We take a look back at the official launch last week of Ireland’s first European Space Agency ‘Phi-Lab’ – a big step in Ireland’s ambitions in space-tech development. Read more: ESA Phi-Lab at Mullingar’s IMR reflects Ireland’s growing space-tech ambitions
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The strategy has a renewed focus on improving the country’s SME involvement in Europe’s €95bn research and innovation programme. Read more: Government’s Horizon Europe Action Plan to boost Irish SME participation
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TCS’s Gavin McPaul discusses how he got his start in cyber and the benefits of working out of picturesque Donegal. Read more: ‘In cybersecurity and penetration testing, no two days are the same’
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Reportedly, the organisation intends to hire up to 100 additional employees within its Seed artificial intelligence division. Read more: China’s ByteDance to expand US-based AI teams
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The company’s customised AI chips target cheaper and faster results than traditional AI hardware. Read more: Canadian start-up chipmaker Taalas raises $169m
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Podcast listeners seem to prefer YouTube and Spotify over Apple. Apple wants to change that. Read more: Apple takes aim at YouTube, Spotify, launches video podcasting
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University of Galway is the recipient of eight successful research awards, the most for any organisation this year. Read more: EPA allocates €6.5m to 24 projects in latest research call
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Later this year, Apple will open its first permanent Dublin office at 4/5 Park Place in Dublin, to complement its 6,000 strong Cork campus team which it continues to develop. Read more: Apple to open Dublin city office with 300-strong team planned
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CPL’s report found that nowadays salary may no longer be the most pressing concern for professionals. Read more: Leadership competing with salary in attracting top talent, finds research