#Artificial intelligence (AI)

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Sarah Harte: Today's youth are doomscrolling — but all generations are guilty of it
Makhlouf: Domestic financial system 'not that exposed' to AI valuation correction
Makhlouf: Domestic financial system 'not that exposed' to AI valuation correction
The Central Bank governor said it is possible that the growing backlash to data centres in the US could 'hypothetically' lead to a 'massive shift against further development of data centres'

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Limerick council’s tourism video an example of AI’s grim reality
Limerick council’s tourism video an example of AI’s grim reality
A quick poster to advertise your business? Give AI a few seconds. Fancy a video of yourself dancing with Michael Jackson to Thriller? Not a bother.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Labour Bill seeks to criminalise social media bosses who allow AI sex abuse images on platforms
Labour Bill seeks to criminalise social media bosses who allow AI sex abuse images on platforms
A person who is found guilty of any such offence could be jailed for up to seven years

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Social Democrats propose public register of 'key information' on data centres
Social Democrats propose public register of 'key information' on data centres
The register would include information about a data centre’s size, location, energy and water consumption, and how efficient it is in using resources

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

'Limerick version of The Polar Express': Council's use of AI to promote Christmas events criticised
'Limerick version of The Polar Express': Council's use of AI to promote Christmas events criticised
The Limerick Festivals and Events team shared the video on social media and closed off the comments section after receiving backlash from the public

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

From Gaza to AI, Michael D Higgins warns of a world losing its moral compass
S From Gaza to AI, Michael D Higgins warns of a world losing its moral compass
In a wide-ranging Irish Examiner interview, the former president discusses Gaza, climate failures, artificial intelligence and Ireland’s changing defence policy

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Michael D Higgins warns Ireland is ‘sliding’ into military alliances over triple lock
Michael D Higgins warns Ireland is ‘sliding’ into military alliances over triple lock
The former president criticises proposed changes to Irish peacekeeping rules and raises concerns about Gaza, climate change and artificial intelligence

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Gray parrot
Gareth O'Callaghan: If AI can fear death, how sure are we that we understand consciousness?
From an astonishing African grey parrot to AI models discussing death and emotion, Gareth O’Callaghan explores the mystery of consciousness

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

US Urges Fix for Widely Used Software After Critical Alerts
AI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts say
'I think we’re going to have a couple years where every single week it’s going to feel like the sky is falling'

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Artificial intelligence can’t replace the benefits of nature intelligence
Artificial intelligence can’t replace the benefits of nature intelligence
As AI changes what and how we learn, real world learning will grow in value

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

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Helpline spunout.ie reports rise in AI chatbot referrals of young people 'at a higher rate of distress'
Messaging service said 'that then takes longer to de-escalate them, and bring them to that cool, calm place. When we can't do that, we bring in, and we connect with, the emergency services'

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

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Richard Hogan: We must face down AI — our children's future is in our hands
Humanity needs to take a stand against AI, after a recent conference in Ireland highlighted its threat

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

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Union leaders warn that greater use of AI risks shutting workers out
Committee told of report where employees said their pace of work intensified because of AI, with only 4.7% reporting any increase in their earnings for using AI

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

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New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
System can estimate a person’s biological age and predict chances of cancer survival from a single photograph

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

IRELAND-EU-AI-SUMMIT
S AI is here, but is Ireland asking the right questions about its future?
Tech giants and Government ministers championed Ireland’s AI ambitions, but concerns over jobs, public spending and trust lingered

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

International Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026, Dublin
We need to keep developing AI ahead of those 'on the malicious side of deployments', summit told
Executive vice-president at the European Commission Henna Virkkunen said: 'AI must remain under human direction, oversight and control, and we stand ready to take all necessary steps to ensure that companies follow AI rules'

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Deepfake concerns
The Danish approach to copyright and deepfakes: Is this a model for the EU?
The proposal offers Europe a valuable starting point because it places a simple principle at the centre of the debate: people should not lose meaningful control over their identities and creations merely because technology makes impersonation cheap and convincing

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

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Oireachtas committee members 'sought to water down report on artificial intelligence'
Oireachtas committee is finalising its third interim report on AI

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Scottish data centres
Environment a major blind spot in the AI Summit agenda
The EU is pushing massive AI expansion, driven by concerns over digital sovereignty, ie having control over its own digital resources and security

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Business people working
Government plans to back 1,000 new start-ups with investments up to €100,000 
A separate AI Accelerator will match global leaders such as Google, AWS, Anthropic, and OpenAIwith promising Irish AI firms

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

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Are universities equipped to catch foreign influence and national security risks?
Ireland has given its universities a new responsibility in assessing international research partnerships for foreign influence and national security risks, now it needs to help them deliver it

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

The cables beneath the sea carry our digital lives. What happens when something goes wrong?
S The cables beneath the sea carry our digital lives. What happens when something goes wrong?
From the first transatlantic telegraph to modern fibre-optic networks, Ireland’s connections bring economic benefits and growing security responsibilities

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

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David O'Mahony: If AI writes our stories and we stop reading between the lines, what is left?
David O’Mahony says that AI-generated writing and demands for simpler prose risk eroding literary creativity, critical thinking and reading pleasure

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

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Shona Murray: Europe’s housing crisis and AI fears are fuelling anxiety among young people
From student protests to soaring rents and climate threats, Shona Murray looks at the pressures testing Europe’s social contract and democratic future

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

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Dublin AI summit ‘will not be affected by industrial action’
The International AI Summit in Dublin's RDS will bring together EU heads of state and global business leaders 

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

SMEs need tailored hybrid work and flexibility, says SFA director
SMEs need tailored hybrid work and flexibility, says SFA director
Small Firms Association welcomes European Commission’s plans to reduce administrative reporting burdens on businesses, targeting €37.5bn in total savings

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

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UL conference to discuss challenges to judiciary posed by AI
One example is the ruling in an appeal taken by Gemma O’Doherty against the High Court’s refusal to strike out defamation proceedings brought against her by Jimmy Guerin which raised concerns about the use of AI in submissions to the court

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

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Data centres are 'supercharging' Irish businesses, Oireachtas AI committee to hear
Tom Parlon will tell TDs and senators that 'Irish supply chain companies have positioned themselves as world leaders' due to the 'head start from the data centre industry'

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Internet abuse
Rapid rise in AI-generated child abuse content, warns watchdog
The number of AI-generated child sexual abuse images identified this year has already exceeded last year's total, with campaigners warning that regulation is struggling to keep pace with the technology

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Artificial Intelligence AI Assistant Apps - ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Meta AI, Grok
OpenAI safety leader quits amid further expert warning of '50% chance we all die' because of AI
David Robinson, who led the writing of safety reports that accompanied the ChatGPT developer’s product releases, said he quit because OpenAI's "culture is broken”.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

AI-powered ‘Intelligent’ camera monitors calving contractions
AI-powered ‘Intelligent’ camera monitors calving contractions
An AI-powered calving camera that monitors cows day and night has secured a silver medal for innovation at EuroTier.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

OpenAI Government Websites
OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia
Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Employer must see AI as core to talent retention: Microsoft boss
Employer must see AI as core to talent retention: Microsoft boss
As 47% of Irish workers consider new career paths, Catherine Doyle of Microsoft Ireland, outlines actions employers can take to retain talent

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

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Gardaí and European police forces express alarm over AI threats
AI and radicalisation of young people dominate EU police chiefs summit

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

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Advanced AI could pose 'catastrophic or existential risks to humanity', Anthropic warns 
The warning inside the startup’s IPO prospectus, which has yet to be made public, was reported by Reuters and the Financial Times. 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

We need to be 'weaning ourselves off' corporation tax windfall, ESRI tells Government
We need to be 'weaning ourselves off' corporation tax windfall, ESRI tells Government
The Economic and Social Research Institute forecast that AI investment into Ireland is 'likely to continue, certainly in the near term'

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Young Scientist winner wins Special Jury Award at European contest
Young Scientist winner wins Special Jury Award at European contest
Using AI, Aoibheann Daly's project aims to help doctors diagnose and treat brain cancer and improve patient care.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

ADLAI STEVENSON
Gareth O’Callaghan: Why Ireland needs to be ‘emergency ready’ in an increasingly unstable world
A new government booklet prompts a look back at Ireland’s Cold War fears and forward to threats from war, instability and artificial intelligence

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

AI campus has key role in readying new generation of evolved workers
AI campus has key role in readying new generation of evolved workers
Used well, AI will help the next generation of workers ask better questions, test ideas and create more confidently, says Dell Technologies Ireland chief

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

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State to fund research on AI voice 'companion' for the elderly
The €100,000 from Enterprise Ireland will be used by Amethyst Care to develop its device that is being designed to help older adults stay independent for longer

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Inside Anthropic Headquarters As It's Testing A Different Version Of Leadership
World's top artificial intelligence firms warn UN Security Council of AI's 'risks to humanity'
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei told the 15-member council, which ‌is charged with maintaining international peace and security, that if managed poorly, he believed 'AI could be a risk to humanity as a whole'

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Artificial Intelligence AI Assistant Apps - ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, DeepSeek, Meta AI, Grok
Ex-Google safety chief warns AI could harm children more than social media did
Mr Siegel's concerns mirror a growing fear among some tech insiders and academic ⁠researchers that AI poses a deeper threat to children than social media did

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

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Households are paying the price for energy-guzzling data centres
Data centres increased wholesale electricity costs in Ireland by €360 for the average household between 2015 and 2023

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Downing Street reception
New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

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