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The aim of the E-Data project is to support innovation and resilience in companies facing the particular challenges of working in Ireland’s border regions. Read more: Ulster Uni leads data and AI project to support SMEs on border
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The additional investment will drive Wingcopter’s production and global commercialisation plans. Read more: Drone tech firm Wingcopter to expand plans with recent funding
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Stephenson is in the start-up game for the challenge not the pay-off, he tells SiliconRepublic.com. Read more: Serial founder Brian Stephenson’s new venture is ‘all in on AI’
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Contrastingly, the survey also found that 92pc of Irish businesses believe they are ‘adequately protected’ against cyberattacks. Read more: Survey finds Irish firms still skip software updates, cyber training
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The report has shown that professionals and students based in Ireland highly value organisations and institutions with convenient commutes. Read more: More than one-third of Irish employees want an easier commute
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The latest complaint comes as Meta and Anthropic both receive legal relief in similar copyright lawsuits. Read more: Authors take Microsoft to court in yet another AI v copyright battle
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The feature will initially be introduced to the US in English, with more countries to be included at a later date. Read more: Meta to introduce AI WhatsApp summaries
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Serial entrepreneur and investor Keith O’Loughlin, chair of JKO Capital, and founder of the Eddie Jordan Foundation has acquired Data Direct, one of Ireland’s longest standing IT resellers. Read more: Data Direct acquired by entrepreneur and investor Keith O’Loughlin
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Episode two of The Leaders’ Room season three features Edel Collins, general manager at Thermo Fischer Scientific in Cork. This series is created in partnership with IDA Ireland. Read more: The Leaders’ Room: TFS’ Edel Collins on leaving the ladder down
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Creativity is an existential need that AI won’t eradicate, no matter how sophisticated it gets, says Jonathan McCrea in his latest column. Read more: Opinion: From 4D at EP to a Bongo doc, AI can’t kill this creative’s fire