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<p>Jobs held by women and those who are more economically precarious are disproportionately in clerical roles being displaced by AI. File picture</p>

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Do women have an AI problem?

While big tech has been strategically investing to promote a positive narrative around AI, many rapidly expanding global networks of people and communities are resisting AI tools, writes Jennie C Stephens

<p>The Bar of Ireland CEO Shirley Coulter, The Bar of Ireland council chairman Seán Guerin SC, and Newcode AI director Donna O'Leary. At the announcement of Newcode's successful bid. File picture</p>

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Bar of Ireland picks Newcode for barrister AI platform

<p>Together, we are looking at how to use AI to predict extreme weather, flash floods, heavy rainfall, storms, and power cuts. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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AI has transformed weather prediction — don't let the negativity win

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AI driving 'two-track' labour market

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One in four executives 'exposed' to risk of assault or robbery

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Parents cannot fully protect children online from predators, says Irish Internet Hotline chief

Government to progress bill that would ban online deepfakes

Government to progress bill that would ban online deepfakes

The proposed legislation has been put forward by Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford Malcolm Byrne

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Imro hit record €57m revenue but warn AI now 'existential threat'

Imro hit record €57m revenue but warn AI now 'existential threat'

Body representing music creatives has increased membership to 33,000 and distributed €48m in royalties

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Government announces €460m investment in new research centres

Government announces €460m investment in new research centres

The centres will have additional funding of €500m leveraged from industry and other sources

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Royal High School

SEC apologises for error in Leaving Cert biology, claims no AI used in developing paper

Wuestion 16(a) of higher-level biology contained a mislabelling error in diagram B, with the four daughter cells in diagram B each having ’2n', when this should have said 'n'

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

AI creating Dáil 'bottleneck' due to surge in parliamentary questions being asked

AI creating Dáil 'bottleneck' due to surge in parliamentary questions being asked

Over 41,000 PQs have been asked so far this year, up from 29,000 on the same period last year

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Growth of AI data centres a 'generated arms-race type narrative', Dáil committee hears

Growth of AI data centres a 'generated arms-race type narrative', Dáil committee hears

Government policy regarding data centres would see us increase emissions to put binding climate and emissions targets even further out of reach, expert says

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Waymo rider-only robotaxi test ride in San Francisco

Jillian Godsil: The future of AI is already here in San Francisco

Upscale Conf speakers suggest that, just like the industrial revolution, the AI boom may bring benefits after the disruption — and could even help creativity flourish

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Taoiseach Martin Visit to Ottawa

Irish Examiner view: Ireland could learn about sovereignty from Canada

Ahead of Mark Carney’s visit to Ireland, it's worth considering Canada's move to protect its independence by reducing dependence on foreign providers of AI technology

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

AI weather forecasts up to 1,000 times more efficient

AI weather forecasts up to 1,000 times more efficient

Computer-driven advances have 'completely upended' storm prediction and 'saved countless lives' globally, according to leading Irish academic

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Waikiki Beach

We can’t afford to ignore AI when it comes to planning processes

Planning authorities in Honolulu, Los Angeles, Australia, Singapore and the UK have introduced AI-driven tools to speed up their approval processes. Garry Miley believes Ireland should making a start on our AI in planning journey

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts

S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts

From Aughinish to data centres, Ireland faces growing questions about the true cost of protecting jobs

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Claude large language models developed by Anthropic

Anthropic AI warning dismissed by Trinity expert as ‘clever marketing trick’

Irish experts challenge claims advanced AI could escape human control, questioning the evidence behind the warning

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

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Irish Examiner view: Humanity must come before AI

In a time of cynicism and division, Pope Leo has offered a vision rooted in human dignity

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Meta Data Centres

Experts warn AI data centres could increase fossil fuel dependence in Ireland

Researchers and climate experts raise concerns about energy demand, emissions and water pressures linked to AI growth

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Data Center

High Court dismisses appeal to challenge €1.6bn Ennis data centre

Decision clears all legal hurdles faced by the project in that court

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Scottish data centres

Government balancing AI growth and energy demand from data centres, says minister

UN report cites Ireland as a warning over rising electricity use as ministers defend investment and jobs

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

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AI amplifies 'misinformation around dieting, mental health and politics', young people say

The report into young people’s views, concerns and recommendations on AI also said a chatbot should not replace critical thinking or act as someone’s therapist

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Meta Data Centres

AI backlash is growing — and tech execs know it

AI data centres are inflating a financial bubble — and even top tech execs know the bubble will burst if we don't all adopt AI, and fast, writes Patrick Brodie

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

The story of Pope Leo’s ‘landmark’ text on AI technology — by a member of its launch panel

The story of Pope Leo’s ‘landmark’ text on AI technology — by a member of its launch panel

Pope Leo’s text examines what it means to be human in an AI-driven world

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

People are holding banner signs while they are going to a demonstration against climate change

Climate change ranks behind housing, healthcare, and cost of living for voters – poll

Irish Examiner Ipsos B&A poll suggests we prioritise living costs, healthcare, and housing ahead of climate issues at elections

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

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The Pope has moral power but won't set the global agenda on AI

The lever of capital, and the institutions that control it at scale, may be our era’s most important and least understood governance actors

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Irish tech workers at Meta and Covalen can turn to unions to help fight AI replacement

Irish tech workers at Meta and Covalen can turn to unions to help fight AI replacement

Unionisation has helped workers deal with the challenges of automation and industrialisation before. It'll work better than slick videos and funny protest songs, says Darragh Golden

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Ireland cannot adopt passive approach to AI in the workforce, Ibec warns Tánaiste

Ireland cannot adopt passive approach to AI in the workforce, Ibec warns Tánaiste

Business leaders spoke with Tánaiste Simon Harris on the importance of economic resilience for Cork within the context of technological disruption

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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Why is Ireland's Government cheerleading for privately owned AI?

As Eric Schmidt found out recently , ordinary people are not as keen on AI as the industry is. James Lawless should take note, writes Liz Carolan

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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Defence Forces attending world's leading cyber defence event in Estonia

CyCon runs major cyber exercises, such as Locked Shields and Crossed Swords, which Ireland participates in

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Programmers in data center panicking after viewing malware security breach alert

AI has led to a rise in fraud and identity theft

Research we've carried out at the Compliance Institute shows that AI has turned data protection into an uphill battle for companies

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Leo XIV

S Sarah Harte: If we can’t make AI work for us, I’ll meet you at the barricades

Meta's layoffs of Irish staff, Geoffrey Hinton's fears about AI, and Pope Leo's encyclical have all raised fears about AI this week

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Ivana Bacik interview

Tech firms accused of showing ‘contempt’ for Irish workers amid AI-driven job cuts

Ivana Bacik warned thousands of tech workers face uncertainty as companies announce major redundancies across the sector

Tue, 26 May, 2026

X's AI chatbot Grok

X could face significant financial penalties and 'heightened' regulatory scrutiny

A ministerial briefing note said X's actions are 'positioning Grok as a key test case for the enforcement of AI and platform regulation'

Tue, 26 May, 2026

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Students warned not to heed AI Leaving Cert predictions

State Examinations Commission dismisses any suggestion AI can help identify exam topics, and advises students to ignore 'these unhelpful distractions'

Tue, 26 May, 2026

National Cyber Security Centre 'absolutely' needs powers to deal with threats for Irish EU presidency

National Cyber Security Centre 'absolutely' needs powers to deal with threats for Irish EU presidency

It is not clear if these powers — contained in the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 — will pass the Oireachtas and be enacted and commenced before the summer recess

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Venture capital funding for Irish SMEs falls by 58%

Venture capital funding for Irish SMEs falls by 58%

Irish technology SMEs raised €221.7m in venture capital in the first quarter of 2026, a fall of 58% compared to the same period last year, according to the Irish Venture Capital Association

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Kerry engineer who built a shotgun in school now creates bomb disposal robots used worldwide

Kerry engineer who built a shotgun in school now creates bomb disposal robots used worldwide

Tralee-based engineering company now develops advanced bomb disposal robots and military technology used internationally by defence forces

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Reese Witherspoon

Joyce Fegan: Even girl bosses Reese Witherspoon and Mel Robbins can't convince women we need AI

Cui bono — who benefits — from all of us blindly adopting another Silicon Valley tool we never even asked for?

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Meta layoffs expected

Irish Examiner view: AI will test reliance on Irish model

Another warning flare for an economy that has become deeply reliant on the fortunes of a few US tech giants

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Limerick council fails to reach consensus on livestreaming and recordings of its meetings

Limerick council fails to reach consensus on livestreaming and recordings of its meetings

Concerns about livestreaming and recording of Limerick council meetings include the potential cost — and risks due to AI

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Newcode AI Ireland rolls out services for legal sector

Newcode AI Ireland rolls out services for legal sector

Donna O'Leary, a former solicitor at law firm Mason Hayes & Curran, takes on lead role with AI solutions provider Newcode AI Ireland

Thu, 21 May, 2026

AI-related layoffs likely to continue without proper oversight, unions warn

AI-related layoffs likely to continue without proper oversight, unions warn

350 staff at the Irish arm of Meta have been informed that their roles have been cut

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Meta layoffs expected

Meta to cut around 350 Irish jobs as part of AI push

Meta employs approximately 1,800 workers in Ireland, and the impacted staff have been notified that their roles are being cut

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Calls to limit the use of 'creepy' AI smart glasses to film people without consent

Calls to limit the use of 'creepy' AI smart glasses to film people without consent

Senator Laura Harmon said reports of women in Cork being filmed during medical emergencies and in workplaces show regulation 'needs to keep pace' with evolving technologies

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Senior managers not ready for AI transition, says study

Senior managers not ready for AI transition, says study

Only 19% of organisations reporting that bosses are fully equipped to lead in an AI-driven environment

Wed, 20 May, 2026

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'It is truly harmful': Children's advocates 'gravely concerned' over lack of regulation of AI

Children's Rights Alliance online safety coordinator Noeline Blackwell will tell Dáil committee deepfake images can be used to 'blackmail, bully, groom, threaten and abuse children and young people'

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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Cyber attacks on EU presidency designed to have a reputational impact

Director of the National Cyber Security Centre Richard Browne tells Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe about preparations for the EU presidency, the need for stronger powers in a new bill, and 'bad guys' using AI

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman

Microsoft AI chief says white-collar work will be automated by 18 months

Exponential growth in computational power a flashing red signal that AI could replace large swaths of professionals, Mustafa Suleyman claims

Sun, 17 May, 2026