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The funding will enable the Mater to further extend cardiac care and introduce additional ICU and cardiothoracic surgical services. Read more: Mater Private Network Cork invests €12m in new heart care facility
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As per the new plan, OpenAI’s for-profit business will transition into a public-benefit corporation under the non-profit’s control. Read more: OpenAI backs down from restructuring plans
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A spin-out of TU Dublin, this agritech start-up wants to enable faster, smarter animal health decisions through rapid diagnostics and data analytics. Read more: Micron Agritech: An AI-powered solution for on-site animal tests
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Fivetran has signed an agreement to acquire Reverse ETL company Census, in order to deliver “the first end-to-end data movement platform for the AI era”. Read more: Fivetran to acquire Census to bolster platform for the AI era
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Dr Ian Whittaker from Nottingham Trent University explains the science behind new study which claims to have spotted biomarkers on distant planet. Read more: Does this exoplanet really show signs of life?
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The future health landscape is evolving, with AI, the digital transformation and the employee experience impacting trends. Read more: Expert opinion: What trends are shaping the medtech space in 2025?
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As well as the administrative fines, TikTok has been ordered to bring its data processing practices into compliance with the GDPR within six months. Read more: Irish DPC imposes €530m fine on TikTok for GDPR breach
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The Dublin-headquartered solar company plans to grow its solar services in Ireland and the UK. Read more: UrbanVolt expands with €40m debt facility
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In a note to developers last night, Apple confirmed it had updated its App Store guidelines for its US storefront after a scathing court ruling on Wednesday. Read more: Spotify tests new Apple App Store guidelines after court ruling
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While Apple reported decent quarterly results, its shares dropped as concerns about tariffs, court rulings and AI progress dominated. Read more: Apple results good but shares down as $900m tariff costs loom