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Microsoft to add 550 jobs in Ireland covering AI and cybersecurity roles
Tech giant to recruit for 120 jobs immediately, with other roles to follow over next three to four years
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Microsoft, Google and Amazon are all eyeing nuclear power to supply their data centres with low-carbon energy
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The last big tech antitrust case, against Microsoft in 2001, did not result in a break-up of the company
Investors look beyond Nvidia and the magnificent seven
Increasingly confident investors looking beyond tech giants, suggesting reign may be over — for now at least
OpenAI closes $6.6bn funding haul with investment from Microsoft and Nvidia
Company behind ChatGPT could now be valued at $157bn
Microsoft agrees ESB data centre hydrogen power deal
Pilot project is part of a showcase of technology’s capability
Is all the investment pumped into AI really worth it?
With humans outperforming the technology in a recent exploratory trial, equipping such systems with the autonomy to carry out their own actions raises questions of practicality, ethics and philosophy
Amazon rejects staff claim return-to-office policy is aimed at cutting jobs
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Ireland’s top 1,000 companies: One hugely profitable firm out in front as Big Tech dominates
iPhone maker Apple recorded revenue of just under €200bn; while Google, Microsoft and Meta are all ranked in the top five
European markets reach record highs as mood buoyed by inflation outlook
Stoxx 600 Index has rallied for the past four straight weeks, longest streak since March
‘In the US I found myself apologising for my humour, as in Ireland we are inclined to be sarcastic’
Wild Geese: Aedhmar Hynes, Connecticut
The 10 blockbuster companies behind Ireland’s corporate tax windfall
Revenue from the business tax generated €23.8 billion last year, equivalent to €5,000 for every man, woman and child in the State
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Biggest US antitrust victory since Microsoft could still be too little, too late, as judge considers how to rein in search giant
Amazon, Meta and Big Tech’s bid to rewrite the rules on net zero
Tech companies invest in renewable energy but cannot fully control how polluting their data centres are
Trump blames Iran for email hack and insists only publicly-available information stolen
New York Times releases poll showing Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by four points in each of key Rust Belt states Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania
Donald Trump’s campaign says emails were hacked by Iranian actors
It comes after Microsoft report detailing foreign agents’ attempts to interfere in US campaign
Ireland’s out of kilter economy cause for concern
Just five companies account for 44% of all goods exports and foreign-owned firms are responsible for 80%
Google loses landmark US antitrust case over search dominance
Court’s decision is a significant victory for US department of justice in its litigation over power of Big Tech
Finance should pay much more attention to undersea cables risk
The threats to this crucial infrastructure are growing but there are possible solutions
Fear and greed as Nvidia shatters more records
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