GDP is meaningless. We need new ways of measuring the economy
In Ireland, the CSO and ESRI are thankfully free of political interference, but data collection is beset by other challenges
AI: Artificial intelligence
Are Irish consumers prepared for next wave of AI scams?
Helping people navigate new reality of artificial intelligence is critical
Honeymoon for Pope Leo will eventually come to an end. As it should
His role is not to act as a counterweight to Donald Trump
Killer drones and frontline robots: Ukraine’s new weapons industry
Short of manpower and might, Kviv has devised a machine-based modern war strategy instead
No more ‘summer Fridays’: Welcome to the Great Hunkering Down in the jobs market
Why aren’t more people quitting their jobs?
Use of artificial intelligence among senior civil servants ‘increasingly common’
Association of Higher and Civil Public Servants to debate several motions at conference on Friday
‘A pivotal moment’: European ban on AI nudification apps is welcomed
Niamh Smyth, the Minister of State for AI, said the provisional agreement ‘marks a pivotal moment in the responsible regulation of artificial intelligence’
Is doubt a leadership superpower in the workplace?
Uncertainty is not necessarily something to overcome but rather something to harness for leaders looking to thrive
PrepayPower are hiking their prices - will other energy suppliers soon follow suit?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
AI is changing children’s education
Prepare our children to use it well – or leave them to be shaped by it
Does Panda’s 97c monthly fuel surcharge add up?
Lack of transparency and regulation makes it impossible to assess value in household bins collection market
Northern Ireland’s ageing population: Why pensioners will soon outnumber children
‘Reverse’ in region’s demographic trends have sparked warnings about impact on healthcare and funding of public services
AI and the classroom
The struggle against artificial intelligence shortcuts is a matter of character and motivation rather than brain architecture
Responsible artificial intelligence practices still ‘in their infancy’ across Irish firms
Irish organisations significantly trail their US counterparts in terms of AI governance execution on every dimension measured
Calculators did not weaken students’ capabilities, so why would AI?
Instead of resisting AI, we might be better served thoughtfully engaging with it
Deepfake Simon Harris is only the start of the Government’s AI problem
Artificial intelligence will bring significant changes in the world of work, and soon present very considerable political challenges
Inspiring the next generation of innovators should be a national priority
The National Children’s Science Centre is needed more than ever
Attack drones have captured the most disturbing images of war I’ve seen
There is something undeniably sinister in the combination of intimacy and detachment in footage taken by ‘first person view’ drones
Does it matter that Ireland’s bar staff and baristas are over-qualified? I think it does
If young people cannot secure jobs commensurate with their level of education, their ambitions will be dashed, creating resentment
Every time we take the easy route and let AI think for us first we risk weakening our brains
Superhighways of our minds need plenty of exercise to strengthen and sculpt intelligence
Most Irish companies say AI won’t hit their staff numbers
Use of AI in job interviews becoming a greater flashpoint
Top tips to make your household finances go further amid soaring energy prices
Batch cooking with own-brand labels remains a good option when times are tight
Tech sector job losses - this time it is different
Despite booming profits the threat is twofold, as AI is soaking up money and making people redundant
Google outpaces rivals as Big Tech’s AI spending plans rise to $725bn
Meta stock drops on capex increase while Alphabet’s cloud business grows faster than rivals Amazon and Microsoft
Failed shoe company’s pivot to AI is for the birds
Allbirds was the darling of tech executives, right up until it wasn’t
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 review: More than a fun toy
Meta’s latest smart glasses come with good video quality and improved audio, along with better battery life
Hegseth denies Iran war is a ‘quagmire’ as costs to US hit $25bn
Trump says he will not lift blockade on Iranian ports despite oil prices hitting wartime high due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Oracle to shed 150 jobs in Ireland as it grapples with AI cash crunch
Software giant is axing jobs globally as it seeks to reassure investors about data centre bet
‘I had to watch it twice to check it wasn’t me’: Harris a victim of deepfake video scam
Financial crime ‘fundamentally threatens integrity of financial system’, Harris tells European event in Dublin
RTÉ needs renewed focus on public service broadcasting, union-backed paper states
‘Decline of public media has allowed space for the spread of disinformation’, document says
A Monk’s life: Examining Gerry Hutch’s assets
Inside Politics: Conor Gallagher and Enda O’Dowd travelled to Canary Islands for a candid interview with veteran criminal
Environmental groups granted leave to challenge data centre policy
High Court told new rules allowing data centres to use fossil fuel power breach climate law
AI job losses in Ireland likely to hit women and ‘younger workers’ hardest, says report
National Economic Social Council recommends new AI office and campaigns to encourage business adoption of technology
OpenAI and Microsoft loosen ties in revised AI deal
Companies redraw $135bn alliance as ChatGPT maker seeks greater independence to increase revenues
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