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“A massive step in the right direction” – Kennedys partners with Spellbook to rethink junior training in the AI era
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UK top 50 law firm Kennedys has partnered with generative AI startup Spellbook to build a training programme for junior lawyers that helps them to build new tech skills and overcome fears about their ability to thrive in a world where entry-level tasks are increasingly automated. Led by chief knowledge officer Catherine Goodman, the training…
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Are localised AI hubs the next step for innovators and communities?
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Esteban Sancho thinks that localised AI hubs could be the logical next step for governments, innovators and businesses. Read more: Are localised AI hubs the next step for innovators and communities?
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Four Dublin start-ups awarded at 2025 New Frontiers showcase
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From snack-sized video games to Google Maps for underground utilities, this year’s New Frontiers programme saw participation from multiple innovative start-ups. Read more: Four Dublin start-ups awarded at 2025 New Frontiers showcase
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Dublin medtech Deciphex raises $15m venture debt for US expansion
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Deciphex’s dual-platform offering aims to automate routine tasks and assist in faster and more reliable diagnoses. Read more: Dublin medtech Deciphex raises $15m venture debt for US expansion
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Bloomberg: Apple pivots from VR headsets to build AI smart glasses
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The iPhone maker’s smart gasses will rely heavily on voice interaction and AI and could Rival Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses, sources claimed. Read more: Bloomberg: Apple pivots from VR headsets to build AI smart glasses
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Cavan renewable energy group Galetech to create 65 jobs
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The new roles are part of Galetech’s plans to double the size of its business over the next three years. Read more: Cavan renewable energy group Galetech to create 65 jobs
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US, UK still important but growth in Europe and beyond key for Irish exporters
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As Enterprise Ireland and hundreds of Irish companies gathered in the RDS yesterday as part of the annual International Markets Week, SiliconRepublic.com was there to take the pulse of Irish exporters and their ambitions. Read more: US, UK still important but growth in Europe and beyond key for Irish exporters
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Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines launches first product, Tinker
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Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s AI start-up Thinking Machines has launched its first product, Tinker, an API for fine-tuning language models. Read more: Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines launches first product, Tinker
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Why new approaches are needed for STEM education
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UL’s Prof Geraldine Mooney Simmie discusses her research into STEM education and the work of the Epi-STEM research centre. Read more: Why new approaches are needed for STEM education
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Irish biotech Aerska out from stealth with $21m for neurology therapies
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Aerska is developing medicines that use RNA interference, an approach that can silence harmful genes linked to brain diseases. Read more: Irish biotech Aerska out from stealth with $21m for neurology therapies