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Fei-Fei Li, the so-called ‘godmother of AI’, is reported to be in talks to raise a major investment that would value her start-up World Labs at $5bn. Read more: Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs in talks on raise at $5bn valuation – reports
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The research highlighted how workplace benefits are becoming as important to professionals as salaries are. Read more: Hybrid work crucial for more than 50pc of employees, finds IrishJobs
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ByteDance gets 19.9pc ownership, while Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX each get 15pc. Read more: TikTok forms US joint venture, Oracle to control security
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Scientists believe studying biofilms is key to safeguarding health during spaceflights. Read more: UCD, Maynooth scientists lead study into biofilm behaviour in space
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There are literally thousands upon thousands of languages to learn in the programming space, but here is the argument for learning Ada. Read more: What do you need to know about writing code with Ada?
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The report found that, as AI and digital demands accelerate, some organisations are being left behind. Read more: More than 80pc of businesses grappling with critical skills gaps
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Researchers at Maynooth University have been exploring one of nature’s and astronomy’s major conundrums and they are much closer to the answer. Read more: Maynooth black hole research ‘unlocks one of astronomy’s big puzzles’
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The TeraWave satellite constellation will begin to deploy from Q4 2027. Read more: Blue Origin launches new satellite internet service TeraWave
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As Apple continues to play catch-up in the AI landscape, Siri looks set to be revamped into the iPhone maker’s first AI chatbot. Read more: Siri set to become Apple’s first AI chatbot in late 2026?
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The latest episode of The Leaders’ Room podcast season four features David Silke, managing director of Centripetal Europe and Asia Pacific. This series is created in partnership with IDA Ireland. Read more: The Leaders’ Room: Ecosystems of intelligence with Centripetal’s David Silke