Fauna has built Sprout, a humanoid robot designed as a testing platform for robotics researchers and developers. Read more: Amazon acquires humanoid robot start-up Fauna Robotics
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The organisation explained that a number of internal and external factors have impacted working life and profits at Epic. Read more: Epic Games to layoff 1,000 employees as Fortnite engagement drops
Reports suggest Disney’s $1bn equity investment into OpenAI will not progress. Read more: OpenAI shutters controversial AI video generator Sora
Version 1 says it has chosen its new Dublin HQ for its ‘state-of-the-art AI studio’ and will add 250 roles locally. Read more: Version 1 opens new Dublin HQ, adds 250 local jobs
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Deloitte’s Vikram Kunnath discusses hiring in life sciences and the skills needed to give yourself the best shot at a new career. Read more: Are you thinking about a new role in Ireland’s life sciences space?
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DeepJudge, the core AI platform that leading law firms use to access and apply their institutional knowledge at scale, today formally announced the launch of SuperSearch, which they describe as a next-generation search experience. Already known for search, DeepJudge says that SuperSearch, which it has teased since Legalweek in New York, will provide even…
Ian Dodson discusses upskilling in an AI-driven world, and the challenges professionals might face in accessing opportunities to learn. Read more: Are Ireland’s professionals prioritising AI education?