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The Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science & Industry (IPPOSI) is forming a "Citizens' Jury"

Public asked for their views on AI in healthcare

Members of the public are being asked for their views on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

According to the research, 23% of those earning over €80,000 a year use AI daily

Quarter of under 44s use AI at work, survey finds

Almost a quarter of workers under the age of 44 use artificial intelligence (AI) daily to enhance their operational efficiency at work, according to a new survey.

Business • 13 May 24

The strange and striking setting of the Met Gala proved an ideal backdrop for multiple AI-generated images

Seeing is disbelieving: How to spot an AI-generated image

The rapid advancement of AI tools is making it harder to spot fabricated images but, for the moment at least, there are still tricks to help you find fakes, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 13 May 24

OpenAI's search product is an extension of its flagship ChatGPT product

OpenAI plans to announce Google search competitor

OpenAI plans to announce its artificial intelligence-powered search product on Monday, according to two sources familiar with the matter, raising the stakes in its competition with search king Google.

Business • 10 May 24

Pope Francis spoke of his fears and hopes for AI in January

Pope will attend G7 summit to discuss AI

Pope Francis will attend this year's G7 leaders' summit to discuss the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence.

Business • 26 Apr 24

'Emo' has been developed at Columbia University's school of engineering in New York

Robot uses AI to mimic human facial expressions

A robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions has been developed by engineers at Columbia University in the US.

News Lens • 26 Apr 24

In Ireland, 100 executives and 1,000 consumers were interviewed as part of this survey.

Most executives expect AI chatbots will impact business

Nine in 10 Irish executives anticipate a medium to high impact to their organisation's business processes in the next three years as a direct result of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, according to new research.

Business • 24 Apr 24

According to the study, increased demands are putting extra pressure on customer service agents

Service professionals say using AI saves them time

95% of service professionals in Ireland using artificial intelligence (AI) say it saves them time, according to a new survey from software company Salesforce.

Business • 23 Apr 24

Business leaders are being encouraged to equip themselves will the skills needed to grow in an AI-enabled future (Stock image)

Communication and people skills vital for AI future - IMI

Communication, negotiation and people skills are set to become ever more critical leadership qualities in the era of artificial intelligence according to the Irish Management Institute.

Business • 05 Apr 24

South Korea is hosting the third Summit for Democracy conference, an initiative of US President Joe Biden

South Korea hosted summit warns of AI risks to democracy

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has called fake news and disinformation based on AI and digital technology threats to democracy, as some officials attending a global summit accused Russia and China of conducting malicious propaganda campaigns.

World • 18 Mar 24

The AI Act is expected to officially become law by May or June

AI Act: Facing facts in the realm of science fiction

The new rules will have big implications for companies that use and develop AI systems and business leaders are being urged to start educating themselves now about the changes that are coming, writes Brian O'Donovan

Ireland • 17 Mar 24

Microsoft claimed that Google's Gemini had an advantage over rivals due to the company's access to data and advanced hardware

Microsoft takes swipe at Google over AI platform

Alphabet unit Google enjoys a competitive edge in generative artificial intelligence due to its trove of data and AI-optimised chips, Microsoft has told EU competition regulators.

Business • 15 Mar 24

Liam Hutchinson, Product Specialist, Digital HealthCare Solutions, OxygenCare; and Stephen Nicholson, Digital Health Manager, Digital HealthCare Solutions, OxygenCare.

OxygenCare expands its digital healthcare services

OxygenCare, a provider of medical equipment and solutions, is set to broaden is portfolio by offering new digital healthcare services.

Business • 04 Mar 24

The report entitled 'Generative AI in Ireland 2024' shows that multinational companies claim to use 30% more generative AI than indigenous organisations (File image)

Half of Irish organisations using generative AI - survey

Almost half of organisations across the public and private sectors in Ireland have started to adopt generative AI, according to a new study from Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin's Business School.

Business • 29 Feb 24

Apple has been slower in rolling out generative AI

Apple to disclose AI plans later this year, CEO says

Apple plans to disclose more about its plans to put generative artificial intelligence to use later this year, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said during the company's annual shareholder meeting today.

Business • 28 Feb 24

Blackwells is one of two activist investors pushing for board seats at Disney.

Disney activist Blackwells demands AI strategy

Walt Disney shareholder Blackwells Capital is calling for it come up with an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, saying that this could lift the US media and entertainment giant's stock price by as much as 129%.

Business • 26 Feb 24

43% of businesses surveyed globally are investing in generative AI.

AI top of the list for businesses investing in technology

Businesses investing in technology are putting artificial intelligence (AI) top of their list, new research by EY shows.

Business • 23 Feb 24

The State of Start-ups Survey reveals that 82% of respondents are deploying or preparing to deploy AI

Vast majority of Irish tech start-ups embrace AI - survey

The vast majority of Irish tech start-up and scaling companies are deploying or preparing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) according to a new survey.

Business • 22 Feb 24

Hilary O'Meara, Managing director of Accenture Ireland, Enda King, Director of The Dock, Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture and Denis Hannigan, Data and AI Practice Lead, Accenture in Ireland.

Accenture opens new generative AI studio in Dublin

Accenture has opened a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) studio in Dublin.

Business • 19 Feb 24

More than three quarters of Irish workers said technology plays an important or critical role in their day-to-day work.

Half of Irish people have experimented with AI

Almost half of Irish people say they have experimented with artificial intelligence (AI) or use it regularly for personal use, according to a new survey.

Business • 15 Feb 24

Irish CEOs are worried about risks from inflation, cyber attacks and AI

Irish CEOs more upbeat about economy - survey

Irish CEOs are more upbeat about the growth potential of the Irish economy this year, but they continue to be concerned about risks to their businesses.

Business • 13 Feb 24

EU industry chief Thierry Breton said the Artificial Intelligence Act is historical and a world first

Europe within reach of landmark AI rules

Europe moved a step closer to adopting rules governing the use of artificial intelligence and AI models such as Microsoft-backed Chat GPT after EU countries endorsed a political deal reached in December.

Business • 02 Feb 24

AI the tech to have biggest impact on consumers - study

Irish consumers believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology that will have the most impact on their lives in the next 5 years, according to new research from Samsung.

Business • 20 Dec 23

The Google parent said the much-awaited AI system was faster than OpenAI's latest model

Alphabet soars as Wall Street cheers arrival of Gemini

Alphabet surged nearly 5% today as Wall Street cheered the launch of Gemini, saying the new artificial intelligence model could help narrow the gap in a race with Microsoft-backed OpenAI.

Business • 07 Dec 23

Sam Altman was sacked as OpenAI CEO on Friday - but already looks set to return

Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his sacking, capping frenzied discussions about the future of the startup at the center of an artificial intelligence boom.

Business • 22 Nov 23