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

Minister Simon Coveney said AI will change how many companies operate and that he wants 'Ireland to be at the sharp end of that opportunity and that innovation'. Picture: Aengus McMahon

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.

Mr Coveney has said this country is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the emerging technology, despite serious concerns being raised around it, and said ignoring or trying to shut down AI will only send jobs to other countries.