#Artificial intelligence (AI)

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Richard Hogan: We need to take on Big Tech and let children really be children
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EU warns Meta over blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Meta responded to say there was “no reason” for the EU to intervene in its protocols

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Cork firm CloudCIX pushes sovereign AI as tech giants train models on user data
Cork firm CloudCIX pushes sovereign AI as tech giants train models on user data
As Big Tech trains AI on European data, a Cork company is betting on sovereignty, regulation and keeping information at home

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

AI experts say deepfakes now at 'industrial' scale
AI experts say deepfakes now at 'industrial' scale
Scammers are using widely available and inexpensive tools to perpetuate increasingly targeted heists

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Productivity gains inspiring firms to invest in AI, says PwC expert
Productivity gains inspiring firms to invest in AI, says PwC expert
AI success will come from businesses taking “focused bets” in their approach to AI adoption, says Robert Byrne of PwC

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Learning is complex, messy, emotional: AI can’t replicate that
Learning is complex, messy, emotional: AI can’t replicate that
ChatGPT and other AI tools may seem irresistible. But educators should beware, as they could end up trading away the thing that gives them value — the rich experience of slow learning

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

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Many girls in Ireland still miss out on STEM careers due to legacy issues
IWish warns legacy issues and low investment still restrict Irish girls from STEM subjects, risking future careers in AI and technology

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

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Children as young as 10 'loopholing' usage rules by being on TikTok, committee hears
TikTok's head of public policy and government relations Susan Moss told the Oireachtas media committee no social media platform can guarantee complete safety

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

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Paul Murphy and Micheál Martin clash over handling of X AI nudification issue
Paul Murphy accused the Government of failing to act on AI-generated abuse, claims strongly rejected by the Taoiseach

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

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X spurns TDs and senators as Paris office is raided for allegedly facilitating child abuse images 
Google, Meta, and TikTok will be at Oireachtas media committee but — even amid the Grok 'nudification' scandal — Elon Musk's social media company is refusing to show up

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

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X refuses to appear before Oireachtas media committee amid Grok controversy
The committee will meet on Wednesday with representatives from Meta, Google, and TikTok to discuss online regulations

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

More than half of workers have considered becoming an entrepreneur
People more lonely and using AI chatbots as companions, says report
The report found that the capabilities of AI are improving, but performance can remain 'jagged' with leading systems still failing at some 'seemingly simple tasks'

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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Grok still produces sexualized images — even when told subjects didn’t consent
Elon Musk’s Grok continues to generate sexualized images of people even when users explicitly warn that the subjects do not consent.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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French headquarters of Elon Musk’s X raided by Paris cybercrime unit
Prosecutors summon tech billionaire and company’s ex-CEO for questioning as part of expanded investigation

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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Seven takeaways from the latest artificial intelligence safety report
Annual review highlights growing capabilities of AI models, while examining issues from cyber-attacks to job disruption

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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S Gareth O'Callaghan: Even the godfather of AI is warning us about artificial intelligence now
From Grok nudification to as-yet unknown perils of 'artificial general intelligence', Geoffrey Hinton says AI is 'extremely dangerous'

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

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S Colin Sheridan: Saying please and thank you is common courtesy — but let’s draw the line at AI
Having been put in his place by his daughter (something all parents will recognise) Colin Sheridan figures we should err on the side of kindness and courtesy

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Irish Examiner View: Need for regulation of social media and AI is evident
Irish Examiner View: Need for regulation of social media and AI is evident
AI has been a lively topic of discussion in recent days, not least because of the lord mayor of Cork’s for his speeches.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Advances in AI and technology mean children face 'more sinister forms of exploitation', say gardaí
Advances in AI and technology mean children face 'more sinister forms of exploitation', say gardaí
The Oireachtas Children's Committee heard that gardaí identified 16 children in Ireland suspected of being victims of online exploitation and harm last year

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Michael Moynihan: Cork’s Lord Mayor embracing AI raises serious questions about leadership
S Michael Moynihan: Cork’s Lord Mayor embracing AI raises serious questions about leadership
The Lord Mayor’s embrace of ChatGPT highlights ethical, environmental and democratic risks when artificial intelligence replaces human judgement

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Government turns to TikTok to highlight risks of cosmetic surgery abroad
Social media firms have 'too much discretion' over children's online safety with rules 'playing catch-up'
The Ombudsman for Children’s Office will tell the Oireachtas Children’s Committee the current legal framework to hold tech giants to account does not yet provide a 'clear, predictable' regulatory environment that makes sure online platforms fully respect children’s rights

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Cork Lord Mayor admits using AI and ChatGPT to help write speeches
Cork Lord Mayor admits using AI and ChatGPT to help write speeches
Fergal Dennehy says AI tools boost efficiency but insists human judgement and personality must remain central to public representation

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Harris backs Labour's call for Coco's Law to be amended to include sharing of AI-generated images
Harris backs Labour's call for Coco's Law to be amended to include sharing of AI-generated images
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the Government would work with Labour on the legislation, as he described the creation and sharing of artificially created explicit images as 'dehumanising, degrading, and disgusting'

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

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Hiqa asks for feedback on 'responsible and safe' use of AI in healthcare
The Hiqa public consultation can be accessed on their website from today until March 5 this year

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

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Why people believe misinformation even when they are told the facts
Factchecking is seen as a go-to method for tackling the spread of false information, but it often fails when used in isolation. Research suggests that misinformation is not just a content problem, but an emotional and structural one, writes Kelly Fincham

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

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Girls are missing from crucial Stem areas such as AI, and it shows
By the age of 12 many girls are already excluded from the subjects that will allow them to thrive in our Stem-driven FDI economy

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Dissemination of deepfakes 'will be the abuse scandal of the 21st century', Gráinne Seoige to tell media committee 
Dissemination of deepfakes 'will be the abuse scandal of the 21st century', Gráinne Seoige to tell media committee 
She will argue that “privacy and encryption cannot be allowed [to] trump criminal behaviour'

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

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S Fergus Finlay: We must block Grok, it’s that simple — so why aren’t we doing it?
Being told to turn to Hotline.ie in the face of non-consensual image abuse isn't good enough: We need political will to face down social media giants and internet service providers

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

X's AI chatbot Grok
Grok scandal: Ireland to use EU presidency to address AI image abuse in European law
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris meet ministers to discuss laws relating to the generation and sharing of sexual abuse images

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Children's charities warn that a social media ban could be 'a potential gift to abusers'
ISPCC warns of 'unintended consequences' to prohibitions and that banning young people from social media could play into the hands of predators

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Just 17% of Irish CEOs have seen revenue rise after implementing AI
Confidence in Ireland’s future economic growth has also fallen among Irish chief executives

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Grok app abuse is 'mild compared to AI girlfriend sites'
'AI girlfriend' websites ‘actively advertised to teens and pre-teens’

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Grok nudification scandal: X turns down request to appear before Oireachtas committee
Grok nudification scandal: X turns down request to appear before Oireachtas committee
AI minister Niamh Smyth says concerns persist over Grok’s use and regulation, despite X disabling its nudification feature

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

'It should be illegal,' says survivor of child sexual abuse about AI 'nudification' technology
'It should be illegal,' says survivor of child sexual abuse about AI 'nudification' technology
Child protection experts warn AI-generated sexual imagery causes lasting trauma and are urging urgent bans and EU-wide regulation

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Deepfake concerns
UCC researchers launch world-first tool to curb harmful AI deepfake abuse
Researchers say the free 10-minute intervention reduces belief in deepfake myths and discourages harmful, non-consensual AI image use

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Majority of AI firms working on unhelpful 'generic' tools
AI used to generate thousands more child abuse videos in 2025, campaigners warn
Paedophiles and other criminals used AI to generate thousands more child sexual abuse videos last year, contributing to record levels of the harrowing material found online, campaigners have warned.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Colm O'Regan: Time to recognise good tech and show dodgy AI the red card
Colm O'Regan: Time to recognise good tech and show dodgy AI the red card
The good podcasts are great. The shit ones you can just avoid. The algorithm hasn’t found a way of going into your ear yet...

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

X's AI chatbot Grok
Nudification apps have no legitimate reason to exist, says online reporting platform
Mick Moran, chief executive of Hotline.ie, has also called again for it to be illegal for any AI app to produce child sexual abuse material

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Australia blocks over 4.7 million social media accounts after under-16 ban, PM says
Australia blocks over 4.7 million social media accounts after under-16 ban, PM says
Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading ban

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

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Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing amid concerns about sexualised images
The restriction will apply to all users, including paid subscribers, while image editing and creation will be limited to premium users

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Deepfake concerns
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse images generated by Grok
Garda cyber crime chiefs warn AI-generated abuse imagery is rising rapidly and investigations often involve complex cross-border legal delays

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Deepfake concerns
AI Minister Niamh Smyth to meet X executives on Friday over Grok concerns
UK and EU authorities face mounting pressure to act after Grok was used to generate non-consensual sexual images

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Deepfake concerns
Superintendent urges victims of online 'nudification' to contact gardaí
Elite garda unit boss says it is 'difficult to understand' why robust age verification is not yet a standard feature of all online sites where sexualised images can be accessed.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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Raising taxes not the only solution to 'pensions timebomb', Oireachtas committee told
All of the experts at the budget oversight committee agreed that higher levels of migration will be necessary to sustain the population as time passes.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Media minister in tense exchange over Grok controversy blame game
Media minister in tense exchange over Grok controversy blame game
During a tense back and forth between the Fine Gael TD and the media, Patrick O’Donovan denied that he was letting X off the hook but stated that Coimisiún na Meán is the regulator

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

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