Tech Google’s Dublin HQ earmarked for ‘Fin’oogler hub’ amid overhaul to finance operationRestructuring - which will result in job losses - forms part of tech giant’s effort to redirect resources towards AI investment
Tech Google policy head: Diverging tech regulation is locking SMEs out of industryKaran Bhatia global head of government affairs and public policy at Google warned the different approaches to technology regulation across the globe are making it hard to do business
Artificial Intelligence Meta unveils updated AI model Llama 3Chris Cox, the firm’s chief product officer, said that the Facebook owner is “no longer playing catch-up” on other tech companies’ AI products
Tech Microsoft: Ireland ‘on the world stage’ when it comes to AISenior Microsoft exec said Ireland’s ‘ability’ presents exciting opportunities to our workforce, whose skills will be needed globally
Artificial Intelligence Google to spend over $100bn on AI says Deepmind chief executiveGoogle acquired Deepmind, which was co-founded by Demis Hassabis, for $400m a decade ago
Tech Smart energy firm GridBeyond raises €52m from backersCompany, which uses AI and machine learning to assist organisations to reduce power consumption, closes Series C funding round
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: If AI does advance to outsmart us humans, we need to be readyWith the possible exception of inflation, AI is the number one factor driving investor sentiment in the stock market but regulatory demands are growing
Tech Generative AI will enhance worker productivity and Irish competitiveness - IDAThe study, performed in partnership with LinkedIn and Microsoft, shows that Gen X is the generation most likely to benefit from the technology
Tech Apple plans to overhaul entire Mac line with AI-focused chipsThe move, which will see the M4 processor used in the computers, is designed to boost sluggish sales
Manufacturing Manufacturing sector urged to prioritise human-led approaches when adopting new technologies New study recommends that new digital tools should be use to empower and not replace self-directed teams
Google highlights safety as it updates AI offeringsCorporate customers will be able to peg Gemini’s query responses to reliable sources of information, known as grounding
Tech Intel seeks to catch Nvidia with new AI chipsAccording to Intel’s assessment, Gaudi 3 will be faster and more power-efficient than Nvidia’s H100 chip
News Optimism among Irish firms slips but remains ahead of EU averageAlmost three-quarters of Irish businesses expressed confidence in the Irish economy over the next 12 months
Tech UK must legislate on AI immediately, Tory lawmaker says One Conservative wants Rishi Sunak to drop his ‘wait and see’ approach to AI regulation
Tech Google considers charges for premium AI featuresTech giant is weighing plans to put add AI features to its premium subscription services, the FT reports
Politics Superpower or small fry? Inside the UK’s efforts to lead the AI revolutionA UK-led report on AI risk is set to be published in the coming weeks
Tech OpenAI previews new tool that can read text and mimic voicesThe software only needs a 15 second audio clip of a person speaking to recreate their voice convincingly
Markets Market analysts warn of growing $12trn AI bubbleSeven mega-cap tech stocks now account for over 30 per cent of the entire value of the $40 trillion US stock market
Tech Huawei profits grow as it looks to AI and electric car futureThe Chinese networking and electronics leader reported net profit of about €1.76 billion
Interview UK-led AI risk report will avoid ‘late scramble’ on safety, Irish adviser saysCiarán Seoighe is the Irish representative advising a major report on the risks of AI