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As more Chinese companies relocate to Singapore, Meta’s acquisition of one such start-up, Manus, has drawn the attention of authorities in Beijing. Read more: Chinese authorities reviewing Meta $2bn acquisition of Manus – FT
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President of Ireland Catherine Connolly and Stripe co-founder Patrick Collison are set to open the exhibition today. Read more: Thousands expected to attend as YSTE’26 kicks off with Stripe at helm
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Julie Collison discusses her role in the data and AI space, as well as the elements of the industry that keep her motivated. Read more: ‘Done well, data and AI improves accountability – done badly, they amplify risk’
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The start of 2026 has brought news of a welcome series of female leadership appointments and promotions in the legal tech arena, including a new chief operating officer at Harvey; a new chief human resources officer at Elite; a new GC relationship director at Mishcon de Reya; and a new partner at AI venture…
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Faculty CEO Marc Warner is set to take over as Accenture’s chief technology officer. Read more: Accenture plans to acquire UK AI firm Faculty
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Even the best laid plans can fall asunder, but that doesn’t mean they need to be abandoned altogether. Read more: Top tips for sticking to your skill goals, new and old
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Register HERE While 2025 may have been the year of AI adoption, many law firms are finding that AI initiatives struggle to progress, not because the tools are inadequate, but because the underlying data cannot be trusted. Fragmented systems, inconsistent governance, manual reconciliation, and the complexity of ethical walls often result in firms lacking…
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The investment is set to help enhance Positive Carbon’s AI suite and support its international expansion. Read more: Redesdale backs Dublin food waste prevention start-up Positive Carbon
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Alpamayo integrates open models, simulation frameworks and data sets for automotive developers to build on. Read more: Nvidia unveils open-source AI models for next-gen self-driving vehicles
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The acquisition, which is part of Integrity360’s continued global expansion plan, marks the platform’s first move into the North American market. Read more: Irish Integrity360 expands with acquisition of Canadian Advantus360