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economy

High Court refuses to halt data watchdog's Google probe

The six separate complaints were made on behalf of users by consumer agencies in Spain, France, Slovenia, Norway, Greece and the Czech Republic

<p>There were two court successes for antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager and her bid to rein in Silicon Valley. Last week she won victories against Google’s attempt to avoid a €2.4bn antitrust penalty for favouring its own product results on search and Apple's bid to skirt a €13bn Irish tax bill.</p>

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Google wins fight over €1.5bn EU fine for ads abuse

<p>The Google Docks building, right, in the 'Silicon Docks' area of central Dublin. Picture: Bloomberg</p>

technology

Google’s AI Data Privacy practices probed by Irish regulator

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Google’s ad empire under fire over claims it manipulates market

Fota Wildlife Park 'has contacted all customers affected by cyberattack'

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Fota Wildlife Park 'has contacted all customers affected by cyberattack'

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AI tech giants hide dirty energy with outdated carbon accounting rules

Google's AI search gives websites dire choice: Share data or die

Google's AI search gives websites dire choice: Share data or die

Publishers say blocking the company’s AI bot could also prevent their sites from showing up in search

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

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Google reviews of alternative cancer clinics giving patients false hope, says study

The international study said Google needs to offer better safeguards for vulnerable patients, including identifying when clinics offer alternative care

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

A US court has ruled Google is an illegal monopoly – and the internet might never be the same

A US court has ruled Google is an illegal monopoly – and the internet might never be the same

The recent US ruling, alongside the EU rulings, may be the first steps towards opening the tech market up to other competitors

Tue, 06 Aug, 2024

Social media restrictions

Micheál Martin: Fake ads about me originated in Russia and were paid for with stolen credit cards

The Tánaiste said he had received more co-operation from Google than X, despite that company hosting 'a series of ads' about him

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Google offices in King's Cross, London

Digital ads help drive up revenue of Google-owner Alphabet

Alphabet beat second-quarter revenue estimates due to digital ad sales and demand for its cloud computing services

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Ballooning costs in focus for Google owner Alphabet as Big Tech kicks off earnings week

Ballooning costs in focus for Google owner Alphabet as Big Tech kicks off earnings week

In the January to March period, the company's capital expenditure jumped 91% to $12bn (€11bn), rattling some investors

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Crowdstrike Windows outage should warn us to stop relying on too few tech providers

Crowdstrike Windows outage should warn us to stop relying on too few tech providers

Just three firms — Microsoft, Amazon, and Google — dominate the world market for cloud computing so one small glitch can bring down computer systems worldwide, writes Parmy Olson

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

Google allegedly sought to derail Microsoft antitrust pact with deal worth €470m

Google allegedly sought to derail Microsoft antitrust pact with deal worth €470m

Google’s offer was conditional on CISPE maintaining its EU antitrust complaint into Microsoft’s allegedly abusive activities

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Google's pub plans causes upset among Dublin households

Google's pub plans causes upset among Dublin households

The application lodged last month to Dublin City Council came nine months after Google officially opened the first phase of its Bolands Mills development.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

John Whelan: Firms must work to implement new EU AI rules

John Whelan: Firms must work to implement new EU AI rules

For SMEs, ignorance of the law is no defence, and firms that buy in AI solutions from the tech giants will be obliged to review their terms and conditions to ensure they comply with the AI Act

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

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Google’s emissions climb nearly 50% in five years due to AI energy demand

Tech giant has revealed its greenhouse gas emissions have climbed 48% over the past five years, with electricity consumption by data centres and supply chain emissions the primary cause of the increase

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

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EU scheme should not discriminate against Big Tech, European groups say

European cloud firms said non-EU governments may get unlawful access to Europeans' data

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

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Irish SMEs playing catch-up with AI due to skills shortage, say tech giants

The Oireachtas enterprise committee heard from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft representatives

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Google attacks Microsoft cyber failures in effort to steal customers

Google attacks Microsoft cyber failures in effort to steal customers

Google also released a white paper highlighting its rival’s security lapses, and is considering launching similarly-themed social-media and advertising campaigns.

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Apple set to report large quarterly revenue decline

Apple set to report large quarterly revenue decline

The Big Tech company's shares have fallen more than 10% year to date as fears mount above its slow roll out of AI services and a resurgent Huawei takes market share in China

Wed, 01 May, 2024

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Apple shares climb 3% ahead of key earnings on Thursday

Apple's latest quarterly report on Thursday will be an opportunity for many here to take a reading of the Big Tech firms.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

Week of relief for Microsoft and Google but AI falls short for other tech titans

Week of relief for Microsoft and Google but AI falls short for other tech titans

Google/Alphabet joined an elite club by closing above $2tn but others such as Meta and Intel have not convinced investors

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Google and Microsoft shares climb amid relief over AI revenues

Google and Microsoft shares climb amid relief over AI revenues

Shares in Alphabet surged as much as 12% in after-hours trade. Revenue was $80.5bn for the three months to the end of March, compared with analysts’ estimates of $78.6bn (€73.25bn)

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Smartphone accident study

EU's new tech laws are working - small browsers gain market share

Under the new EU rules, mobile software makers are required to show a choice screen where users can select a browser, search engine and virtual assistant as they set up their phones

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Democracy is meaningless if it does not apply to all

Irish Examiner view: Democracy is meaningless if it does not apply to all

Low-key handover of power

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Google AI upgrade

Google unveils updated AI business products after embarrassing setbacks

In February, Gemini was roundly criticised after it offered up historically inaccurate images

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Apple, Google and Meta probed by EU under new digital law

Apple, Google and Meta probed by EU under new digital law

The three tech giants directly employ 12,000 people in Ireland

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Big Tech in the crosshairs of European market and data regulators

Big Tech in the crosshairs of European market and data regulators

It follows Apple's €1.8bn EU competition fine

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

450 new jobs at eBay

Ebay to cut 1,000 jobs amid challenges to e-commerce site

Ebay says staffing and costs have outpaced growth as it joins Amazon, Google, Meta, and other platforms in shedding jobs

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

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Irish Examiner view: E-scooters give shoplifters the means to make a fast getaway

Thieves no longer need to leg it now they can leap on a scooter and whiz away on the footpath with their ill-gotten gains

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

High Court grants Micheál Martin's request to find out who is behind crypto scam ads

High Court grants Micheál Martin's request to find out who is behind crypto scam ads

The High Court has granted a request by Tánaiste Micheál Martin to find out who is behind false adverts linking him to a cryptocurrency scam.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martinofficially open new special school in Templeogue

Tánaiste gets go-ahead for proceedings against Google to give identity of false advertisers

One advert featured a photograph of Mr Martin which was overlaid over photographs of a luxury residence or swimming pool seemingly located in a foreign jurisdiction, and a jet aircraft

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Meta, Google, and TikTok defend their response to Dublin riots

Meta, Google, and TikTok defend their response to Dublin riots

Appearing before the Oireachtas Media Committee, the social media companies said they responded proactively to the aftermath of the stabbing of several children in Dublin last month

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Meta layoffs expected

Court rules EU countries cannot bypass Ireland to regulate tech firms

Thursday's ruling cannot be appealed

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

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Are tech companies jeopardising humanity's future with AI development?

While tech startups weather a dip in funding, generative AI reaps rewards at companies from Meta to Microsoft

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Google cloud revenues fall short as Microsoft gains

Google cloud revenues fall short as Microsoft gains

Both posted quarterly earnings that beat analysts' estimates

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

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Cáit Caden: After a nightmarish week, Web Summit can only dream of u-turns and a fresh face

Earlier this week, Google told the Irish Examiner it will no longer have a presence at Web Summit', attributable to a Google spokesperson”.

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Meta layoffs expected

John Whelan: Ireland's tech sector shrugs off recent setbacks and job cuts to face into next challenge

Shrugging off the wide-ranging challenges of higher interest rates threatening consumer demand, political pressure to open key trade secrets, and data protection regulations, the technology sector has made a remarkable comeback so far this year.

Sun, 17 Sep, 2023

FILE PHOTO Google's parent company Alphabet announced in a staff memo that it is laying off 6% of its global workforce, about 12

Claim that data commission failed to fully investigate alleged breach by Google dismissed

The complaint by Dr Johnny Ryan of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties concerns the operation of a system, allegedly used by Google, called 'Real Time Bidding'

Mon, 28 Aug, 2023

Mark Zuckerberg,Elon Musk

Irish Examiner view: Billionaires should not control the media

Whatever about the revolting prospect of Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk brawling in a cage fight, both are embroiled in rows which threaten to disrupt the role of independent media

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

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From Snapchat to storms, here's what Ireland has been Googling over the past 20 years

From pancakes to Grand Slams, and Snapchat to storms, the breakdown offers an insightful window into life in Ireland over the past 20 years

Wed, 02 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

Google shares climb as Microsoft stumbles on AI costs

Google shares climb as Microsoft stumbles on AI costs

Alphabet shares rallied in the wake of better-than-expected quarterly earnings released on Tuesday night that showed the strong position of Google Search

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

Volkswagen And Microsoft CEOs Hold "Fireside Chat"

Alphabet and Microsoft results beat Wall Street expectations

Alphabet's second-quarter profit exceeded forecasts, while Microsoft beat estimates for its fiscal fourth-quarter sales and profits

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

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Google’s Bard launched in Ireland as new software latest to join growing AI landscape

Alphabet Inc’s Google released its chatbot, Bard, to Ireland and the rest of the European Union this week.

Fri, 14 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

Google Play app store

PwC Australia 'ties Google to tax leak scandal'

This is the first time a company has been directly linked to the national scandal involving the "big four" accounting firm that was first revealed in January

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Meta fine

'Unacceptable and disappointing': Tech giant decline invitations from Oireachtas committee

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said the Oireachtas finance committee had sent invitations to Google, Meta, Twitter, and Amazon last month.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

Google Bard Illustration

Google-backed artificial intelligence start-up reaches $4bn valuation

Anthropic said its AI systems are safe because they would not tell users how to build a weapon or use racially biased language

Tue, 23 May, 2023