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Ireland's place as a bridge between the US and EU could make it hugely influencial in the development of safe and ethical AI, the forum heard

Forum aims to make Ireland a global leader in AI

Ireland has the chance to become a global leader in the development of safe and ethical artificial intelligence usage, a forum taking place in Dublin has heard.

Business • 18 hrs

The RDI Hub in Killorglin in County Kerry

Kerry event to focus on AI impact on finance

A conference on artificial intelligence in Co Kerry next month will focus on the impact of AI on finance.

Business • 27 Aug

Americans fear AI permanently displacing workers - survey

Americans are deeply concerned over the prospect that advances in artificial intelligence could put swaths of the country out of work permanently, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Business • 19 Aug

EXL opens international business, AI hub in Dublin

Data and AI company EXL has opened its international business headquarters in Dublin.

Business • 12 Aug

9 out of 10 small businesses use AI tools - survey

New research from the Small Firms Association (SFA), shows that 9 out of 10 small firms are using artificial intelligence (AI) for one or more business processes.

Business • 05 Aug

Widespread concerns among bank staff over AI - survey

There is widespread concern among staff in the financial services sector over the possible effects of artificial intelligence, according to a new survey.

Business • 26 Jun

US labour unions fight to contain AI disruption

As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labour unions are scrambling to protect workers, demand corporate transparency, and rally political support - an uphill battle in a rapidly changing world.

Business • 04 Jun

Warnings over AI risks for unemployed people

Campaigners have warned of the risks posed by artificial intelligence for unemployed people.

Business • 28 May

Musicians and film makers have already begun the fightback against AI

New Dublin event to ask the big questions about AI

This Thursday, Let's make AI:OK for music and the creative sector takes place at the National Concert Hall in Dublin to discuss the impact of AI on the creative arts in Ireland.

Music • 21 May

The framework advises against the use of free generative AI models which includes tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek

Government publishes new AI guidelines for public service

The Government has published new guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public service.

Ireland • 08 May

Joe Fernandez (Early Intervention Tools), Aideen Bodkin (StyleAI) and Aisling Browne (GlitchAds) at Enterprise Ireland's annual Start-Up Day Conference in Dublin

Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in 157 start-ups

Enterprise Ireland invested €27.6m in start-ups last year, up 15% compared to the amount invested in 2023.

Business • 07 May

From May, the social media company plans to begin harvesting public content

Meta to begin training AI models with public content

Meta has announced it is to begin training its artificial intelligence models with public content from across its platforms.

Business • 15 Apr

Google will provide €3 million in Google Cloud credits, access to the latest AI tools and mentorship as part of the agreement.

Google in new AI strategic partnership for Irish firms

Google has signed a new strategic partnership agreement aimed at helping Irish businesses capitalise on the economic potential of artificial intelligence (AI).

Business • 11 Mar

The framework states that both the employer and employees must abide by and respect legal provisions covering AI in areas such as security and data protection.

FSU and Bank of Ireland launch AI agreement

The Financial Services Union (FSU) and Bank of Ireland have published a joint agreement on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Business • 04 Mar

Over 220 people registered for the event organised by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland's Food Safety Consultative Council.

Experts gather to discuss role of AI in food safety

Experts have gathered in Dublin to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in food safety.

Business • 25 Feb

The advice on deepfakes is contained in the latest report from the AI Advisory Council

Government urged to pass laws banning AI 'deepfakes'

Ireland's AI Advisory Council has recommended that the Government considers introducing a specific law prohibiting the creation of digital 'deepfakes' of individuals without their consent.

Business • 22 Feb

Hildegarde Naughton said it is 'concerning' how modern technology could be used to target individuals

AI deepfakes of politicians 'concerning', says minister

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton has said it is "obviously concerning" how some people are using artificial intelligence deepfakes to create abusive videos of politicians.

Politics • 18 Feb

The scholarships are for a range of STEM courses, such as AI and cybersecurity

STEM scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will present 40 students from underrepresented backgrounds with scholarships to study a range of STEM courses, such as AI and cybersecurity.

Education • 13 Feb

Despite their optimism about the economy, Irish CEOs seem less inclined to plan staffing increases - while they are also cooling on the need for climate change investments

Irish CEOs optimistic about economy's growth this year

Three quarters of Irish CEOs expect economic growth to pick up in the coming year, according to the latest CEO Survey from PwC.

Business • 12 Feb

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been invited to attend the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit

Ireland to voice support for AI guardrails at summit

Ireland will voice its support for putting in place guardrails for trustworthy, human centred artificial intelligence at a major summit which begins in Paris tomorrow.

Ireland • 10 Feb

Ireland to voice support for AI guardrails at summit

Ireland will voice its support for putting in place guardrails for trustworthy, human centred artificial intelligence (AI) at a major summit which begins in Paris tomorrow.

Ireland • 09 Feb

According to the research, 18-25 year olds are most likely to fact check information that is online or in group chats.

Almost half of adults plan to reduce screen time - survey

Almost half of Irish adults plan to reduce their technology and screen time in 2025, according to a new survey.

Business • 27 Jan

'AI Ready Skills' is designed to engage young and diverse learners

Irish firm launches new Minecraft AI skills programme

Irish-headquartered education technology company Prodigy Learning, and Minecraft Education have announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) skills course for students.

Business • 22 Jan

Peter Glynne, President of the Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Ireland Chapter of PMI launches new AI Innovation Hub

The Ireland Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) is launching a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Hub.

Business • 21 Jan

The study found that AI replacing human jobs, and increased workplace surveillance were also among the top concerns among workers

Unethical use of AI among top concerns for workers

The top concern for the future among workers is the unethical use of artificial intelligence for things such as discrimination or privacy breaches, according to new research.

Business • 07 Jan