Brian O'Donovan

Work & Technology Correspondent

EU expected to act on Grok concerns in 'near future'

A European Commission spokesperson has said it is analysing the Grok AI issue and there could be some movement on it "in the near future".

Politics • 19 Jan

Elon Musk and the issue with his Grok-blocking tweaks

The Grok undressing controversy led to outrage and a renewed debate about how governments here and around the world can regulate a rapidly evolving technology.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Jan

The IWU said staff at Northside Home Care were excluded from a pay deal as they were recategorised as non-Section 39 workers (Stock image)

Healthcare assistants at Northside Home Care to strike

Around 50 healthcare assistants who are employed by Northside Home Care Services in Dublin have begun indefinite strike action in a dispute over pay.

Dublin • 16 Jan

UCC launches toolkit to combat AI deepfake engagement

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have developed a new online educational toolkit designed to reduce engagement with AI-generated explicit images.

Munster • 16 Jan

What we learned from Media Committee's hearing on Grok

In advance of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts and Media hearing, Detective Chief Superintendent Barry Walsh of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau prepared a written statement, and he didn't pull any punches.

Analysis and Comment • 15 Jan