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Hong Kong is aiming to tackle a deficit (Anthony Devlin/PA)

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Hong Kong to cut thousands of civil service jobs and invest in AI

Hong Kong will cut thousands of civil service jobs and boost spending in artificial intelligence (AI) as it seeks to tackle an increasing deficit, authorities said.

<p>Dr Felice D’Arco, consultant radiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, reviewing the scan and AI report of a person with complex epilepsy. Picture: King’s College London/PA</p>

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AI could help detect epilepsy-linked brain lesions that are often missed – study

<p>Professor Geoffrey Hinton said ‘we need to be very careful about the development of AI’. Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

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Regulations needed to stop AI being used for ‘bad things’ – Geoffrey Hinton

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The role of artificial intelligence in research

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George Boole: The Cork professor hailed as the father of computing and artificial intelligence

‘Digital twin’ of St Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits

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‘Digital twin’ of St Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits

Intel Shares Fall Most Since July After Predicting Surprise Loss

Intel and Samsung rallies seen as short-lived on AI challenges

Investors and analysts say the two tech giants still have a long way to go as the global chip valuation hierarchy has been upturned

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Howling puppy

Richard Collins: Using AI to interpret dog barks

Researchers are exploring the possibilities of AI to more accurately identify whether a bark conveys playfulness or aggression

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

AI safety summit

Experts warn world leaders to 'get serious' about risks of AI

'Now it is time to go from vague proposals to concrete commitments'

Tue, 21 May, 2024

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AI chatbots that simulate the dead risk digitally haunting the bereaved

The potential psychological effect, particularly at an already difficult time, could be devastating, say experts

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Fumio Kishida

Japanese PM unveils framework for global regulation of generative AI

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has unveiled an international framework for the regulation and use of generative AI, adding to global efforts towards governance for the rapidly advancing technology.

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Pope Francis

Pope to bring call for ethical AI to G7 summit in June

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Friday that Francis had accepted her invitation to attend the G7 Summit in Puglia in June.

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Sundar Pichai

Tech CEOs Pichai, Altman, Nadella and others join US government AI safety board

The chief executives of leading US technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions”.

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Cisco Systems joins Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI

Cisco Systems joins Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI

Tech giant Cisco Systems has joined Microsoft and IBM in signing on to a Vatican-sponsored pledge to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically and to benefit the common good.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

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How AI can help redesign your home

Interior designers tell Lisa Salmon the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence to transform your living space.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Stealing from a credit card

Female MEPs warned of deep-fake explicit image threat ahead of upcoming elections

There are now serious concerns that women running in the EU elections could be targeted with AI-generated nude photographs or fake videos of them in compromising positions

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Business sentiment remains largely positive despite tight labour market, survey shows

Business sentiment remains largely positive despite tight labour market, survey shows

Elsewhere, smaller firms in the Republic were boosted as incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris pledged to provide support to assist with rising business costs

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Cost of Living crisis

Gerard Brady: Prices are likely to stay stubbornly high

If we want to guarantee high living standards into the future, then we have an opportunity in this year of elections to look past the short-term landing point and embrace a period of accelerated change.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Europe’s world-first AI rules gain final approval

Europe’s world-first AI rules gain final approval

European Union legislators have given final approval to the 27-nation bloc’s artificial intelligence law, putting the world-leading rules on track to take effect later this year.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Europe’s world-first AI rules set for final approval

Europe’s world-first AI rules set for final approval

European Union legislators are set to give final approval to the 27-nation bloc’s artificial intelligence law, putting the world-leading rules on track to take effect later this year.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

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Nvidia drives global stock market rally as artificial intelligence buying spree returns

Nvidia’s numbers highlighted the company’s ongoing position at the top dog in the AI world, says stock market analyst

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

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‘Transformative’ effect of AI on Irish workforce examined by Government

The Irish Government’s chief economist John McCarthy said that AI is being viewed as the fourth industrial revolution and will be “transformative” for the Irish economy

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

AI focus as Microsoft and Alphabet's Google report latest quarterly earnings

AI focus as Microsoft and Alphabet's Google report latest quarterly earnings

Separately, Apple shares slipped after an influential technology analyst warned that the company is expecting lower demand for iPhones this year

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

‘Very deep flaws’ in generative AI tech, says boss of ChatGPT firm OpenAI

‘Very deep flaws’ in generative AI tech, says boss of ChatGPT firm OpenAI

Sam Altman told the audience that people are becoming accustomed to using AI tools and that they “know it might be wrong but that can be ok”.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

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Chatbot users should not share private information with software, expert warns

Users of ChatGPT and other chatbots should resist sharing their private information with the technology, an expert has warned.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

AI chatbots

Terrorism legislation adviser says new laws are needed to combat AI chatbots

New laws are needed to combat artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that could radicalise users, the UK’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has said.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft over use of stories to train chatbots

New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft over use of stories to train chatbots

The New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

AI safety summit

From ChatGPT to the AI Safety Summit: The year in AI

Artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest issues in tech in 2023, driven by the rise of generative AI and apps such as ChatGPT.

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Europe reaches deal on world’s first comprehensive AI rules

Europe reaches deal on world’s first comprehensive AI rules

European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules.

Fri, 08 Dec, 2023

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Vladimir Putin to boost AI work in Russia to fight ‘dangerous’ western monopoly

Speaking at an AI conference in Moscow, he said: “It’s imperative to use Russian solutions in the field of creating reliable and transparent artificial intelligence systems that are also safe for humans

Sat, 25 Nov, 2023

AI can create Caucasian faces that look more real than actual humans – study

AI can create Caucasian faces that look more real than actual humans – study

Researchers found when it comes to AI “hyper-realism”, most people did not realise they were being fooled.

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Chinese leader urges countries to unite in tackling AI challenges

Chinese leader urges countries to unite in tackling AI challenges

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are challenges that countries should deal with together.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

AI safety summit

Musk ‘sensationalist’ comments on AI taking jobs ‘not helpful’

Prof Parry, who is an expert on the changing world of work, said that while Mr Musk’s prediction was unrealistic in the short term, there was no doubt AI would change the workplace

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

AI safety summit

'There will come a point where no job is needed' - Musk's stance on AI's impact in the workplace

Asked about his stance on AI’s impact on the workplace, Mr Musk said, “there will come a point where no job is needed” and the only reason people will work will be for their own satisfaction

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

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Use of AI in education could bolster teacher-based assessments for exams

Chief executive of Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Paddy Lavelle was speaking on AI as the group celebrated its annual conference

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Russia Ukraine War

Richard Haass: The New World Disorder, where bad news outweighs the good

From the Ukraine war to the AI arms race, the global outlook appears bleak and is about to get bleaker

Sun, 24 Sep, 2023

University of Limerick and Dell team up to use AI for cancer research

University of Limerick and Dell team up to use AI for cancer research

University of Limerick and Dell Technologies have teamed up to develop an AI-powered platform to advance cancer research. They are hoping the move could help improve outcomes for cancer patients in Ireland and across the world.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2023

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AI can write better university assignments than students, report suggests

Artificial intelligence (AI) models can achieve better average grades in university writing assignments than real-life students, a new report has suggested.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

AP and other news organisations develop standards for use of AI in newsrooms

AP and other news organisations develop standards for use of AI in newsrooms

Generative AI has the ability to create text, images, audio and video on command, but is not yet fully capable of distinguishing between fact and fiction

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Ofcom study

Facebook-owner Meta shares rise on forecast strong growth will continue

Chief executive Zuckerberg talks up AI products 'in the pipeline'

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other firms agree to AI safeguards

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other firms agree to AI safeguards

The White House said it has secured voluntary commitments from seven American companies meant to ensure their AI products are safe before they release them

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023

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Apple quietly working on Ajax to take on ChatGPT and other AI rivals

Apple shares gained more than 2% to attain a record high of $198.23 on the back of news of its AI effort

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Smart Robot Assistant On Reception

Spot the bot: AI-generated fake reviews flooding the internet prove difficult to detect

There's nothing new about fake reviews of restaurants and hotels — but they've entered a new dimension as AI can now churn out plausible reviews at the touch of a button

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

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AI doomsday scenarios gain traction in Silicon Valley

The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence has prompted calls for regulation and a pause in advanced AI systems training

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

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AI and digital leadership must start with overcoming skills gap and cultural challenges

New IMI research highlights leadership challenges around AI

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

‘You can do both’: experts seek ‘good AI’ while attempting to avoid the bad

‘You can do both’: experts seek ‘good AI’ while attempting to avoid the bad

While AI revolutionises medicine, bleaker alternatives present themselves, UN’s AI for Good conference finds

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Vet Injection for cow

Letters to the Editor: Medical professionals have a choice and right to say ‘no’, too

Five years ago, by a generous margin of two to one, the Irish people repealed the country’s Eighth Amendment

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Ireland must become 'global hub' for AI, says Coveney

Ireland must become 'global hub' for AI, says Coveney

Ireland must become a "global hub" for artificial intelligence (AI) to create and retain thousands of high value jobs here in the years ahead, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2023

Brexit

EU tech chief sees AI code of conduct 'within weeks'

Intel, which employs 5,000 people in Ireland, predicts it will tap boom for AI chips

Wed, 31 May, 2023

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Artificial intelligence warning over human extinction – all you need to know

Artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction of humanity and the risks should be treated with the same urgency as nuclear war, dozens of experts have warned – including the pioneers who developed it.

Wed, 31 May, 2023