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Koala’s platform offers insurance products across a network of more than 70 partners in 17 countries. Read more: Dublin’s CarTrawler acquires Paris-based insurtech Koala
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The funding will empower the university-based scientists to make Ireland more resistant, in an era of increased flooding and weather events. Read more: Met Éireann awarding €2.8m to scientists addressing climate risks
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The part Irish-founded UK AI start-up Humanloop has wound down with its three co-founders and most of its engineering team being bought by Anthropic. Read more: AI acqui-hiring spree continues with Anthropic snapping up Humanloop team
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Huang, who is a former Sequoia partner, has been on Stripe’s board since 2021. Read more: Report: VC Paradigm head to lead Stripe’s blockchain as CEO
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In his regular column, Jonathan McCrea admits to being a bit of a Perplexity fan. He says an early look at its new agentic Comet browser should be a wake-up call for vendors. Read more: Opinion: Vendors take note – Perplexity’s new Comet browser presages automated future
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AI tech can empower people to make informed, well thought out decisions and aid professional growth? Read more: How can AI support workplace decision-making?
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BT’s country operations manager for Ireland Carol Connolly will be taking charge starting this September. Read more: BT Ireland appoints new head after Shay Walsh steps down
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A single nest of Asian hornets can devastate local honeybee populations. Read more: Asian hornet spotted in Cork, authorities raise alert
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Companies have found intrusive ways to monetise our data and fuel an ever-increasing amount of ads on our timelines. Read more: Ads on social media have crossed a tipping point, says expert
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Seoul-based Datumo’s pivot from a pure data labelling start-up to AI data training tools has paid off with a $15.5m raise backed by Salesforce Ventures. Read more: Salesforce Ventures-backed Datumo raises $15.5m for AI trust and safety