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Dutch fintech Mollie acquires GoCardless in €1.05bn deal
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The integration of their services will enable Mollie to be a scalable partner for small and large merchants, the company said. Read more: Dutch fintech Mollie acquires GoCardless in €1.05bn deal
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Opinion: ‘Tis the season for AI predictions – 2026 bots unwrapped
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From avatars to cinema, Jonathan McCrea predicts many AI returns in the new year. Read more: Opinion: ‘Tis the season for AI predictions – 2026 bots unwrapped
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Quest Software opens new Centre for Advanced AI Architecture in Cork
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The new premises will enable the company to keep pace with the adoption of AI, through applied research, development and engineering work. Read more: Quest Software opens new Centre for Advanced AI Architecture in Cork
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Reddit sues Australia over under-16 ban on social media
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Reddit claims that the ban infringes the ‘implied freedom of political communication’. Read more: Reddit sues Australia over under-16 ban on social media
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Companies prioritising ‘attitude over aptitude’ amid skills shortage
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New research by Hays Ireland explores how organisations and their leaders are changing gears when it comes to skill. Read more: Companies prioritising ‘attitude over aptitude’ amid skills shortage
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Disney gives OpenAI’s Sora access to more than 200 characters
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Disney is also making a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI. Read more: Disney gives OpenAI’s Sora access to more than 200 characters
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Are careers in the drone space thriving despite AI challenges?
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Joe Stough discusses his career in the drone sector and how it is a profession that is emerging as somewhat future-proof. Read more: Are careers in the drone space thriving despite AI challenges?
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Dentons enters partnership with OpenAI – Insights from data science lead Bugra Ozer
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By Patrick Shortall, RSGI Dentons, the world’s largest law firm by headcount, has announced a collaboration with OpenAI, the world’s most valuable AI start-up. Advertisement The deal gives Dentons in the UK, Ireland and Middle East early access to OpenAI’s latest large language models, plus technical assistance with creating new digital tools using the…
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UK quantum networking start-up Nu Quantum raises $60m
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The University of Cambridge spin-out plans to use the funding to accelerate its quantum entanglement roadmap, expand its teams and fuel its global growth. Read more: UK quantum networking start-up Nu Quantum raises $60m
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Google DeepMind to open UK research lab for discovery of new materials
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The facility will aim to discover new materials similar to those used in batteries and semiconductors as part of a commitment to applying AI to additional scientific fields. Read more: Google DeepMind to open UK research lab for discovery of new materials