Irish data regulator warns against rushing into chatbot bans
By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) – Generative AI, such as OpenAI‘s ChatGPT, needs to be regulated, but governing bodies must figure out how to do so properly before rushing into…
Irish regulator has month to make order on EU-US Facebook data transfers
By Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s data regulator has one month to make an order on blocking Facebook’s transatlantic data flows, European Union regulators said on Thursday. EU regulators…
Irish Software Start-up ReaDI-Watch Launches into Canadian Market
ReaDI-Watch, an Irish software start-up which has developed a digital framework to enable businesses to make informed and best-practice decisions in managing their R&D and Innovation activities, has announced its…
Old and new Irish eyes: Six of the greatest tech innovators that shaped the world
Greatest tech innovators: With St. Patrick’s Day taking place on the 17th of March, we decided to take a look at some of the best-known Irish tech innovators that have…
Irish Digital Health Start-Up Launches New App that Interprets the Emotions of Non-Verbal People
seamlessCARE, an Irish digital health start-up, today announced the launch of Empathic. This new app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret the emotions being expressed by non-verbal individuals. Video Empathic…
Irish female tech founders continue to flourish despite waves of layoffs
Irish female tech founders: New year, more layoffs, that’s how it’s looking for the Irish tech industry as it braces itself for a turbulent twelve months ahead. With Ireland playing…
Irish HealthTech Start-Up Raises €525,000 to Launch New Medically Led Platform to Tackle Obesity
Beyondbmi, a University College Dublin healthtech spin-out supported by NovaUCD, has just closed a €525k pre-seed funding round. Investors in this round include, John Purdy (Chairman of Ergo), Eoghan Quigley…
Ceartas: Meet the Irish tech founder tackling social media trolls
Plagiarism and trolling are two major issues currently facing the social media world. Stealing of images, fake accounts, abuse, threats and catfishing – the cyber world can prove a dark…
Irish privacy regulator fines Facebook 265 million euros
By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s data privacy regulator imposed a 265 million euro ($277 million) fine on social media giant Facebook on Monday, bringing the total it has…
Irish AgTech Start-Up Selected for Global Accelerator Programme
Niskus Biotec only Irish start-up selected for programme running in Paris, New York and Singapore Niskus Biotec receives pre-seed investment package of US$200,000 AgTech Start-Up: Big Idea Ventures, a global…