John von Neumann: Computer wizard and AI visionary
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AI: Artificial intelligence
Tech titan Larry Ellison: ‘No one else has prospered in Silicon Valley for 50 years’
At 81, Oracle’s co-founder has reinvented himself as a power in AI to become (briefly) the richest person in the world
Ireland’s data centre appeal ‘fading’ due to pressure on electricity grid, report says
Government reforms to sector likely to lead to short-term reliance on fossil fuels, Barclays finds
Google to invest £5bn to boost AI development in UK
Spending will cover DeepMind and AI research related to science and healthcare
Workplace tech: Apps grads need to know about, from CoPilot to Canva
Some of the workplace applications graduates are likely to use in almost any new job
Apple’s ‘awe-dropping’ launch leaves investors underwhelmed
Slimmer iPhone not enough to outweigh lofty valuation and AI questions unresolved
I should enjoy watching the ritual humiliation of Silicon Valley’s top CEOs. But not like this
I found myself asking what had happened to the concept of f**k you money – but only momentarily
AI the catalyst in online agents mending fences with Ryanair, says O’Leary
Airline’s deal with Skyscanner is latest in series of agreements with ‘screenscrapers’ that Ryanair used to vilify and pursue in court
Oracle’s share price surge suggests the AI trade still has momentum
Larry Ellison’s personal fortune rose by more than $88bn overnight, the biggest one-day wealth gain in history
Venezuela says 11 killed in US boat strike were not gang members
Trump administration has provided scant information about strike
AI’s replacement of humans in HR is emblematic of what could happen across the workplace
AI can perform many of the duties of human resources staff, a symbol of how it is changing companies and the nature of work
A teenage suicide in the US might prove a tipping point for AI regulation
No robot should be talking to a teenager about suicidal ideation
College tech tips: Laptop or tablet? Plus, power packs, headphones and AI advice
As you head into the new college year, what tech essentials should you invest in and what are simply nice to have?
Plan to boost State’s competitiveness aims to cut regulation for SMEs
Another priority is establishing an AI office to ensure State captures the opportunities the technology presents
Almost 100 bodies in Ireland responsible for regulation and licensing, new competitiveness plan discloses
Plan proposes 85 actions to increase competitiveness by scaling SME research, reducing red tape and investing in infrastructure
State funding for innovation to significantly increase in ambitious new plan
Step change in research funding is linchpin of Government’s new competitiveness plan
‘It’s a monster’: How generative AI is forcing university professors to rethink learning
As students turn to ChatGPT, educators warn that critical thinking, academic integrity and the future of the humanities are at stake
ChatGPT rides to the rescue for Google investors
By shaking confidence in Google’s dominance, AI gave a judge a reason to tread lightly despite finding it to be an illegal monopolist
Why did An Garda Síochána give money to Cognyte, an Israeli surveillance company?
Payments may have been disclosed inadvertently
PayPal profit in Irish division jumps to €16.8m despite a fall in revenue
Lower revenue due to reduction in employee-related expenses as staff numbers fell, company says
Irish fintech Harbour AI takes aim at shipping’s late-payment problem
Irish fintech start-up wants to bring open banking to global freight forwarding
AI doesn’t always have the answer. So how do we teach our children about it?
The youngest members of the family have grown up with the belief that technology can do almost anything
We are lecturers in Trinity College Dublin. We see it as our responsibility to resist AI
Even if all the known issues were magically resolved, we would still not want our students to use GenAI
Rise of AI shopping ‘agents’ set to transform online shopping
OpenAI, Perplexity and Google create AI-powered features, leading brands to rethink how they sell products online
CMAT, Liam Neeson, David McCullagh: Eight people who would make a great president of Ireland
Forget eligibility and nomination rules and open your mind to these potential candidates
Google will not be forced to sell Chrome, federal judge rules
Ruling follows months of speculation surrounding what penalties Google would face as a result of violating antitrust laws
Months went by, the message in a bottle slipped our minds, until a couple of weeks ago
While AI will no doubt continue to embed itself into our lives, it’s never going to replace that indefinable magic that makes us so special
Britons cool on Ireland as a ‘value for money’ holiday destination
Tourism Ireland survey finds more than a third of overseas consumers rethinking destinations due to extreme weather
We made a big mistake allowing our children to use social media. Now we’re doing it again with AI
Family of US teen is suing Open AI, alleging its ChatGPT played a role in encouraging him to take his life
The new Leaving Cert changes explained: ‘The most significant reforms in a century’
Updates are causing division and concern among educators - but what can students and parents expect in the classroom?
Children increasingly interacting with chatbots, survey finds
Research also casts doubt on the efficacy of age verification systems in place to help prevent under-age children from accessing social media services
Twice as many Leaving Cert students have results withheld over cheating
State Examinations Commission warns of consequences for cheats and those found helping them
Enet owner buys BT Ireland’s wholesale fibre business for €22m
About 300 of BT Ireland’s 650 workforce will remain in Ireland to serve multinationals and large organisations
Future of Trump tariffs in US supreme court’s hands
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