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ChatGPT now has the power to handle a range of complex tasks, from beginning to end, using ‘its own computer’. Read more: OpenAI launches agentic AI that brings additional and novel risk
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Korean researchers and organisations can now participate in the €52bn Pillar II Horizon Europe programme as the country becomes an official associate. Read more: South Korea now officially first Asian associate of Horizon Europe
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AWS directly employs more than 4,200 people in Ireland. It is unclear whether they will be affected in the latest job cuts. Read more: Amazon Web Services latest to cut ‘hundreds’ of jobs amid AI shift
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While barriers still prevent many qualified women from achieving senior positions in finance, data shows that the representation of women is gradually improving. Read more: Women increasingly participating in senior finance roles, says report
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Founder of cognitive AI company Partsol, Dr Darryl Williams argues that EU AI regulation is a boon not a burden, and Ireland is well placed to capitalise. Read more: Opinion: Why EU AI Act is good for Irish innovation
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As European countries vie to attract the world’s top research talent, Minister Lawless today launches Global Talent Ireland, with the call opening tomorrow. Read more: Ireland targets world-class researchers with new initiative
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The newborn planetary system is emerging around Hops-315, a baby star around 1,300 light-years away. Read more: Astronomers observe the earliest moments of a new solar system
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Taiwanese contract chips manufacturer TSMC continues to post huge profits, as it supplies the advanced chips required in the AI spending boom. Read more: TSMC profits rise 61pc as AI drives demand for advanced chips
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The organisations will collaborate to support entrepreneurs and their communities as they test and scale in the agritech and related fields. Read more: Rural enterprise and innovation to advance with SETU and DEC collab
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Scale AI is to cut 14pc of its workforce and stop work with 500 contractors, following Meta’s $14.3bn investment in June, after rumours of poor work practices abounded. Read more: Scale AI cuts 14pc of staff, 500 contractors after Meta deal