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Gemmo AI: On a mission to become Ireland’s AI company of choice

Based in Dublin Docklands, Gemmo AI was launched earlier this year and has been riding a wave of interest in bespoke AI spurred by ChatGPT. Read more: Gemmo AI: On a mission to become Ireland’s AI company of choice https://bit.ly/44hyAuP

Amazon profit surges while Intel revenue plummets

Amazon has recovered from last year's net losses - though AWS income has dropped - while Intel's revenue fell by 36pc. Read more: Amazon profit surges while Intel revenue plummets https://bit.ly/3NmYuao

Irish medtechs backed by EIT Health raised €75.3m in 2022

The EU-funded network has supported more than 90 Irish start-ups with funding, training, mentorship and networking opportunities. Read more: Irish medtechs backed by EIT Health raised €75.3m in 2022 https://bit.ly/3VfS4fk

ChatGPT gets its own incognito mode to protect user data

OpenAI is also working on a ChatGPT business subscription to protect enterprise data, while US agencies have pledged to protect the public from bias in AI systems. Read more: ChatGPT gets its own incognito mode to protect user data https://bit.ly/3AxzK7P

Google brings generative AI to cybersecurity, taking on Microsoft

Cloud Security AI Workbench unveiled by Google yesterday powers new offerings that its says can address specific security challenges. Read more: Google brings generative AI to cybersecurity, taking on Microsoft https://bit.ly/41FiSYQ

Flying high: Irish aerospace collaboration secures €2.5m DTIF funding

PlasmaBound, ÉireComposites and TU Dublin are working to make it easier for lightweight composite materials to be used in aerospace projects. Read more: Flying high: Irish aerospace collaboration secures €2.5m DTIF funding https://bit.ly/3Lqa8A8

Molten Ventures leads £15m fundraise into UK quantum firm

The Cambridge-based start-up is designing software and hardware to reduce errors in quantum computers. Read more: Molten Ventures leads £15m fundraise into UK quantum firm https://bit.ly/3LpngoY

Twitter Blue confusion: Verified ticks reappear on large accounts

After last week's blue tick purge, many accounts have received the verification mark but claim they never paid, while multiple dead celebrities are now verified. Read more: Twitter Blue confusion: Verified ticks reappear on large accounts https://bit.ly/43ZMYb6

Yonder: An employee benefits platform for the modern workplace

Co-founder Luke Mackey hopes Yonder can help start-ups and scale-up manage team health insurance and pensions by automating benefits. Read more: Yonder: An employee benefits platform for the modern workplace https://bit.ly/43Si58x

BuzzFeed to close news business and sack 15pc of workforce

BuzzFeed's CEO said the company is working to become a more 'agile and focused business' that can bring in more revenue. Read more: BuzzFeed to close news business and sack 15pc of workforce https://bit.ly/43SKgnG

Snapchat is taking its AI-powered chatbot global

The social media platform is making its chatbot free for all users, along with new ways to customise and interact with My AI. Read more: Snapchat is taking its AI-powered chatbot global https://bit.ly/40wu3BE

Women IT experts improve cybersecurity, say researchers

Dr Camélia Radu and Dr Nadia Smaili from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) discuss their research which shows that ‘when women are present on boards of directors, cyber risk management improves’. Read more: Women IT experts improve cybersecurity, say researchers https://bit.ly/3MUkFEV

Crypto exchange Bittrex faces SEC charges

The SEC claims Bittrex had 'problematic statements' removed on crypto assets to avoid 'regulatory scrutiny', while Bittrex has denied the charges. Read more: Crypto exchange Bittrex faces SEC charges https://bit.ly/40AOttv

Sega makes a €700m play for Angry Birds maker Rovio

In a deal valued at more than €700m, Sega will acquire Finland’s Rovio as the Japanese giant tries to strengthen its position in mobile gaming. Read more: Sega makes a €700m play for Angry Birds maker Rovio https://bit.ly/3ore36s

Elon Musk has created an AI start-up to take on OpenAI

Listed as X.AI in state filings, the start-up is reportedly gathering interest from some SpaceX and Tesla investors Musk has been wooing. Read more: Elon Musk has created an AI start-up to take on OpenAI https://bit.ly/3L1qRJL

Vaultree: Building the future of cybersecurity with encryption tech

Cork-based start-up Vaultree is on a mission to eliminate the traditional hurdles associated with encryption to keep enterprises safe. Read more: Vaultree: Building the future of cybersecurity with encryption tech https://bit.ly/3mF38pq

WhatsApp boasts new security to stop scammers and malware

As cyberattackers gain new tools, WhatsApp is getting new security features to try to prevent hackers from taking over devices. Read more: WhatsApp boasts new security to stop scammers and malware https://bit.ly/43ymZqY

Is there life on Jupiter’s moons? Juice mission aims to find out

Ahead of today’s launch (13 April), Curtin University’s Dr Eleanor K Sansom explains the European Space Agency’s JUICE mission to explore Jupiter and its moons. Read more: Is there life on Jupiter’s moons? Juice mission aims to find out https://bit.ly/3GMOX8z

Hometree raises $46m and branches out with BeWarm deal

The challenger company has grown significantly in the past 12 months and aims to be 'the leading residential energy efficiency platform across Europe'. Read more: Hometree raises $46m and branches out with BeWarm deal https://bit.ly/3KxBH8X

Ocean Harvest Technology raises £6m after listing in London

Now headquartered in the UK, Galway-founded Ocean Harvest has listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market at a market cap of £20m. Read more: Ocean Harvest Technology raises £6m after listing in London https://bit.ly/3UEqWq8

‘I want to work in a place that will have me as I am’: Neurodiversity in the workplace

Workplaces are hard to navigate. This is especially true if you’re neurodivergent. A recent report from autism charity AsIAm and careers portal IrishJobs sheds light on the challenges neurodiverse people continue to face at work. Read more: ‘I want to work in a place that will have me as I am’: Neurodiversity in the workplace https://bit.ly/3MCZyGX

Irish insurtech Blink Parametric lands US market deal

The company's flight disruption service provides customers with options such as cash payments or hotel rooms if their flight experiences a delay. Read more: Irish insurtech Blink Parametric lands US market deal https://bit.ly/3Ky9pLB

Circle, Substack and X Corp: What’s going on with Twitter?

Twitter Circle is having privacy issues, the platform appeared to recently limit Substack content and court filings suggest Twitter Inc no longer exists. Read more: Circle, Substack and X Corp: What’s going on with Twitter? https://bit.ly/4194ebE

Perfogram: Making the future of livestreaming more interactive

Based in Dublin, Perfogram is on a mission to change the livestreaming experience with more interaction and almost no latency. Read more: Perfogram: Making the future of livestreaming more interactive https://bit.ly/3o2xgvi

Do countries have a legal obligation to protect the climate?

Prof Jacqueline Peel and Zoe Nay from the University of Melbourne discuss the potential outcomes of the UN’s recent decision to support calls for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice regarding states’ legal obligations to protect the climate. Read more: Do countries have a legal obligation to protect the climate? https://bit.ly/3KMv1F7

The great AI debate: Moratorium or responsible progress?

Dr Arsalan Shahid considers the implications of the recently proposed moratorium on AI development and presents alternatives that can assuage ethical concerns while promoting innovation in the AI sector. Read more: The great AI debate: Moratorium or responsible progress? https://bit.ly/3zLAqGg

Tesla staff reportedly shared videos recorded by customer cars

Nine former Tesla staff claim invasive content taken from Tesla vehicle cameras was shared within an internal messaging system for years. Read more: Tesla staff reportedly shared videos recorded by customer cars https://bit.ly/3UlPMut

OpenAI shares AI safety approach amid ChatGPT controversy

The company's safety revelations come amid ChatGPT's ban in Italy, a Canadian data investigation and recent reports of false accusations being created by the chatbot. Read more: OpenAI shares AI safety approach amid ChatGPT controversy https://bit.ly/3KgaDLb

Dutch neobank Bunq sets sights on US banking licence

The challenger bank plans to bring its services to 5m 'digital nomads', such as European expats who have ties on both sides of the Atlantic. Read more: Dutch neobank Bunq sets sights on US banking licence https://bit.ly/4388DNR

‘It’s important to focus on the efficiency of communication networks as they affect our everyday lives’

MTU’s Dr Kapal Dev explains the importance of effective communication network protocols, and the freedom he has in academia to pursue his research interests. Read more: ‘It’s important to focus on the efficiency of communication networks as they affect our everyday lives’ https://bit.ly/3Kf5eE2

Irish researchers create AI system to monitor invasive stink bug

The automated insect monitoring system aims to prevent crop loss across Europe and save both time and money for farmers. Read more: Irish researchers create AI system to monitor invasive stink bug https://bit.ly/3m5w2Pi

What’s going on with the ChatGPT ban in Italy?

Italy's data protection authority is investigating if OpenAI has breached GDPR, while Ireland's DPC said it is looking into these chatbot concerns. Read more: What’s going on with the ChatGPT ban in Italy? https://bit.ly/40CJXLN

Paris votes to ban rental e-scooters in referendum

Critics including mayor Anne Hidalgo argue e-scooters cause too many accidents and deaths on the roads. Read more: Paris votes to ban rental e-scooters in referendum https://bit.ly/3nEfNsQ

Twitter begins its blue tick purge with The New York Times

Twitter Blue subscribers can no longer be distinguished from accounts with legacy checkmarks, while some of the platform's code has been released on GitHub. Read more: Twitter begins its blue tick purge with The New York Times https://bit.ly/40zch1j

Smile Genius: A platform to help dentists make smiles more affordable

Based in Dublin, Smile Genius is helping dentists make clear aligners more accessible to patients and monitor treatment without hassle. Read more: Smile Genius: A platform to help dentists make smiles more affordable https://bit.ly/3KcwGme

Bluedrop Medical is creating 25 jobs on foot of a €10.5m funding round

The latest funding will help Galway-based Bluedrop more than double its employee headcount this year. Read more: Bluedrop Medical is creating 25 jobs on foot of a €10.5m funding round https://bit.ly/40OW8ok