European shares hit record as AI optimism returns
Siemens Energy’s upbeat outlook and strong results from US cloud firm CoreWeave lift tech and energy stocks
AI: Artificial intelligence
What reforms are being sought in return for €5bn public pay deal?
The €5bn agreement also provides for new rostering arrangements, over a seven-day week in some cases
Is the European Union getting real about ending tech dependence?
Brussels is moving in the right direction but could push national governments further
‘Easy scapegoat’ for news publishers to blame AI for low readership, media executive says
French newspaper Le Monde’s group chief says ChatGPT has boosted subscriber count 13 times more than Google searches
US voters have rejected data centres and AI. What happens now?
The physical presence of data centres means they need a social licence, at least in democratic countries
Bereavement flexibility for second-level students to be in place for 2027 State exams
Minister for Education also plans to bring in people to assist students with timekeeping during exams
At Web Summit opener, Palestine gets a brief mention and the loudest cheer
CEO Paddy Cosgrave tells conference’s early arrivals that the future of technology is ‘increasingly Chinese’
Can Jensen Huang survive as Nvidia’s chief executive after spy scandal?
Chipmaker’s cofounder has no obvious successor as leader of world’s second-largest company
European shares climb as banks and defence stocks lead rally
Tech stocks rise after logging steep losses last week
‘Given AI, should students avoid studying computer science?’
Vibe coding does not produce code that is safe, secure, and production-ready
Should bosses be paid less for managing AI bots?
Managerial salaries have long been tied to the size of the workforce. What happens when that workforce is made up of AI agents?
AI agents in car dealerships: No time off and they work out how quickly a vehicle will sell
Irish dealers are embracing the time benefits that come with deploying AI agents
Donald Trump takes credit for a stock market rally that welcomed his defeat
Trump, who had warned a Democratic victory would cause a 1929-style depression, took credit in a social media post
In the sad world of AI parenting, ignoring your children is the name of the game
Whether you’re reading them a story or helping build a Fantasy Football team, being present is priceless
Nvidia investigating reports boss Jensen Huang had affair with Chinese ‘spy’
‘No reason to believe that either national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised’, says US tech company’s board
Democrats deliver a moment of redemption for US as voters finally turn on Donald Trump
From economic discontent to immigration and the Iran war, voters have delivered a stinging rebuke to the president
Silicon Valley’s broligarchy bet everything on Trump. What will they do now?
When you run a company that treats human beings as a commodity, you tend to forget they have minds of their own
The magnificent one: Apple is winning by sitting out the AI spending race
Apple has essentially become a hedge against the AI trade
An EU human rights body set out five scenarios for Europe in 2040. Four are nightmarish
One sees EU split in two, another sees state instruments captured by corporate interests. But one is hopeful
Larpers, scammers and spoofers: how the language of pretence has evolved
Will we ever stop weighing up who is ‘true’ and authentic and who isn’t? Don’t count on it
AI threatens to undermine third-level qualifications, conference hears
Funding could be used to better control use of technology among students, academics say
What will happen to Ireland if the AI bubble bursts?
US midterms outcome puts focus back on data centres and AI – a vital source of investment growth in the Irish economy
Are we ready for the AI bubble bursting?
The longer the investment surge and the associated financial engineering continue, the bigger the negative impact is likely to be when it ends
More than 100 Irish start-ups head to Web Summit alongside largest-ever Chinese delegation
Technology conference cofounded by Paddy Cosgrave is entering its 16th year in business with event in Lisbon
A small Irish business was hit by a cyberattack linked to infected online ad. Then came the ransom demand
When it comes to cyberattacks, it’s not a case of ‘if’, but ‘when’ for Irish businesses
Peter Thiel-backed AI company Cognition establishes Irish presence
Dublin-based subsidiary of company valued at $48bn has been made data controller for European customers
US stocks drop sharply as Democrats win raises fears about AI investment
Tech stocks lose 6.4 per cent in a day of chaotic trading
Sony profits soar on the success of new Spider-Man movie
Film division revenues soar 48% in second quarter as Japanese group raises annual outlook
Former Musk aide urges Ireland to modify its approach to data centres
Dex Hunter-Torricke added that Ireland can play an important role in shaping global AI regulation
From photo to online shop in three minutes: Irish start-up harnesses AI
E-commerce veteran using his inside knowledge to ease the operational pain for large e-commerce retailers
Fine Gael motion to distinguish party from ‘woke left’ rejected for ardfheis
Motion sought to affirm party as centre right in ‘European Christian Democratic tradition’
What an old Leaving Cert poetry book taught me about thinking
We were forced to think for ourselves because there were no other options
Internet of everything gives me the chills after SuperValu attack
Must everything be connected, and controlled, via the web?
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