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STEM careers: What are the potential dangers of AI in 2026?
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In anticipation of the next 12 months of innovation and exploration, what are some of the areas we should pay particular attention to, when it comes to artificial intelligence? Read more: STEM careers: What are the potential dangers of AI in 2026?
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Podcast: The implementation of CoCounsel at Acuity – Lessons learned
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Implementing new technology in a law firm is rarely easy. Implementing generative AI, at speed, in a mid-sized firm with busy fee earners, is harder still. In the latest episode of Talking Tech with Legal IT Insider, our editor Caroline Hill spoke with Claire Cooper, transformation lead and solicitor at Acuity Law, about the…
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Fintech Payoneer acquires Dublin start-up Boundless
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The acquisition is expected to help Payoneer access and manage its talent spread globally. Read more: Fintech Payoneer acquires Dublin start-up Boundless
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Litera launches Litera One iOS mobile app
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Litera today (20 January) launched the iOS mobile application of Litera One, its cloud platform that unifies document drafting, review, and knowledge management, integrated with Microsoft 365. The mobile app extends its capabilities beyond PCs and laptops to tablets and iPhone, so lawyers can pick up their work wherever they are. Litera’s AI agent…
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NASA’s Hubble Telescope captures striking images of developing stars
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The Hubble Telescope took snapshots of the infant stars, in an effort to understand how larger stars are formed. Read more: NASA’s Hubble Telescope captures striking images of developing stars
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OpenAI looks set to unveil first physical device in H2 2026
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It had been a question of when, rather than if, OpenAI launches physical devices since acquiring former Apple design guru Jony Ive’s start-up Io last year. Read more: OpenAI looks set to unveil first physical device in H2 2026
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UK government considering social media ban for under-16s
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The ban proposal is part of a bid to make online activity safer for children and to ensure a ‘healthy relationship with mobile phones and social media’. Read more: UK government considering social media ban for under-16s
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HSBC selects Harvey as its legal AI platform
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HSBC Holdings today (20 January) announced a new strategic AI partnership with legal services provider Harvey AI, in a move, it says, that forms part of HSBC’s broader shift towards embedding AI across HSBC’s operations. This is a major win for Harvey, which already works with a number of large corporates, but whose publicity…
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Three Ireland parent in talks to sell mobile operator to Liberty Global
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The sale negotiations are reportedly at an advanced stage and could be valued at up to €1.5bn. Read more: Three Ireland parent in talks to sell mobile operator to Liberty Global
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Irish entrepreneur launches ‘chief artificial officer’ for SMEs
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Juno, an Irish-developed AI, aims to help small businesses with big decisions in key departments. Read more: Irish entrepreneur launches ‘chief artificial officer’ for SMEs