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MCP: What it is, what it does, what it isn’t
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From the September Orange Rag… If you’ve talked about one exciting development in the AI space recently, that may well be MCP, the model context protocol launched by Anthropic last year, which provides a standardised way for large language models (LLMs) to connect with external data sources and tools. Advertisement Extremely cool and also…
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Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk to cut jobs at Athlone site
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Reports suggest around 115 jobs are set to be lost through mandatory and voluntary redundancies. Read more: Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk to cut jobs at Athlone site
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Cyberattack brews trouble for Asahi as operations disrupted
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As Asahi investigates a system outage, Jaguar Land Rover and Harrods struggle to recover from their own recent breaches. Read more: Cyberattack brews trouble for Asahi as operations disrupted
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Maynooth experts develop way to recover prints from fired bullets
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The method has to be tested and validated before it could potentially help law enforcement in criminal investigations. Read more: Maynooth experts develop way to recover prints from fired bullets
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Creative minds: 5 STEM events to cultivate inspiration
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If you want to rediscover a passion for STEM why not consider attending a fun and informative industry event? Read more: Creative minds: 5 STEM events to cultivate inspiration
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South Korean chipmaker Rebellions raises $250m backed by Arm, Samsung
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The Series C was also backed by Pegatron VC, Lion X Ventures, Korea Development Bank and Korelya Capital. Read more: South Korean chipmaker Rebellions raises $250m backed by Arm, Samsung
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Galway medtech CLS plans 140 jobs to expand into new markets
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The Irish-led contract lab and quality management specialist will begin hiring immediately. Read more: Galway medtech CLS plans 140 jobs to expand into new markets
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‘AI a career catalyst’, finds Microsoft Work Trend Index, but access is unequal
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The recent survey indicates AI’s potential to accelerate professional progress, but makes note of the people at risk of being left behind. Read more: ‘AI a career catalyst’, finds Microsoft Work Trend Index, but access is unequal
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Can OpenAI’s Sora 2-powered social media app rival TikTok?
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OpenAI is apparently preparing to release a standalone social media app alongside the latest release of its AI video generation model Sora. Read more: Can OpenAI’s Sora 2-powered social media app rival TikTok?
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‘AI is not a magic bullet’: Developing ethical AI for real-world impact
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‘Developing a reliable AI system requires a lot of hard work, careful engineering and a deep understanding of the problem domain,’ says DCU’s Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja. Read more: ‘AI is not a magic bullet’: Developing ethical AI for real-world impact