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Modern society needs innovative manufacturing tech, says Trinity engineer

For Trinity engineer Dr Rocco Lupoi, additive manufacturing is about developing sustainable and efficient processes to meet the demands of modern society. Read more: Modern society needs innovative manufacturing tech, says Trinity engineer https://bit.ly/3QhfRt7

How to assemble a theory on the emergence of life

Researchers recently proposed a missing law of nature to explain the complexity of the universe. Here, University of Galway’s Prof Lee Cronin offers another suggestion – assembly theory. Read more: How to assemble a theory on the emergence of life https://bit.ly/3s5v7Bw

How to water a data centre

According to David Watkins, solutions director at Virtus Data Centres, collaboration and innovation are key to tackling issues of water usage and sustainability in the industry. Read more: How to water a data centre https://bit.ly/46Wr3CQ

Cozmotec: The dentist-turned-accountant who started her own business

With a primary focus on RPA and AI, Dublin-based Cozmotec hopes to make tech more accessible to SMEs looking to overcome operational challenges. Read more: Cozmotec: The dentist-turned-accountant who started her own business https://bit.ly/3tQ1950

UN launches international advisory body on AI governance

AntĂ³nio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, said that the new advisory body aims to maximise the benefits of AI to humanity. Read more: UN launches international advisory body on AI governance https://bit.ly/45L28At

Premium X users can now make calls

While the calls feature promised by Musk is now available on iOS devices, it's only for premium subscribers and there's no sign of encryption yet. Read more: Premium X users can now make calls https://bit.ly/3tQ5l4E

California suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit over safety risks

The suspension follows a number of road incidents involving Cruise robotaxis, including one where a hit-and-run victim was dragged 20ft under a driverless vehicle. Read more: California suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit over safety risks https://bit.ly/3Sfgq9w

‘Irish Moonquakers’ win NASA Space Apps Challenge in Dublin

The team designed a 3D map that can be used to predict earthquakes on the moon and is now able to compete for a global award. Read more: ‘Irish Moonquakers’ win NASA Space Apps Challenge in Dublin https://bit.ly/3tMV5Ks

Ekco acquires Waterford-based Radius to expand Irish presence

The acquisition of Radius is the third IT deal made by Ekco in the past 18 months as SME demand for IT services continues to rise. Read more: Ekco acquires Waterford-based Radius to expand Irish presence https://bit.ly/3tQd6aU

Massive database of Garda car seizures exposed to hackers

Jeremiah Fowler claims the exposed records included identification documents and debit card details, which could be used for financial and phishing scams. Read more: Massive database of Garda car seizures exposed to hackers https://bit.ly/406ebr2

SpaceX to help Europe launch flagship satellites next year

The satellites in question are part of the EU-funded Galileo programme to develop a global navigation satellite system under civilian control. Read more: SpaceX to help Europe launch flagship satellites next year https://bit.ly/3SbvTr8

Roche to acquire Telavant Holdings for $7.1bn

Roche will get the rights to manufacture and commercialise a 'promising' new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease under this new deal. Read more: Roche to acquire Telavant Holdings for $7.1bn https://bit.ly/45Hv2Sb

Thermo Fisher doubles capacity to develop medicines in Cork

Edel Collins, general manger of the site, said the 20-litre lab will allow the US biotech company to identify and address scale-up risks prior to manufacture. Read more: Thermo Fisher doubles capacity to develop medicines in Cork https://bit.ly/3Q8USZv

Businesses fear generative AI will cause ‘catastrophic’ cyberattacks

A PwC report suggests many businesses are concerned about generative AI, but also plan to use it as part of their cybersecurity defences. Read more: Businesses fear generative AI will cause ‘catastrophic’ cyberattacks https://bit.ly/46xP9n3

Giyst: Using AI to trim videos that cater to modern attention spans

Based in Cork, Giyst is a spin-out of University College Dublin that was launched earlier this year with the help of NovaUCD and CeADAR. Read more: Giyst: Using AI to trim videos that cater to modern attention spans https://bit.ly/3Q8NNIp

The Dall-E 3 image maker is now integrated into ChatGPT

OpenAI also revealed that it is working on a tool that can identify if an image was generated by Dall-E 3, though the company has struggled with AI identification tools in the past. Read more: The Dall-E 3 image maker is now integrated into ChatGPT https://bit.ly/48WE0Op

Amazon to expand Prime Air drone delivery in the UK and Italy

Competition in the drone delivery space continues to ramp up with Amazon’s latest Prime Air expansion plans in Europe, taking on drone operators Manna and Wing. Read more: Amazon to expand Prime Air drone delivery in the UK and Italy https://bit.ly/401Gtmk

Google and Qualcomm team up for wearable devices chip

The new chip powered by open-source RISC-V technology could help level the playing field in the contentious semiconductor space. Read more: Google and Qualcomm team up for wearable devices chip https://bit.ly/3QnHXEm

Siemens Energy is building a battery storage plant in Ireland

The company claims this new plant will be able to compensate for fluctuations in the grid and store large amounts of renewable energy. Read more: Siemens Energy is building a battery storage plant in Ireland https://bit.ly/46VW0qm

Dublin-based Deciphex raises €10m to expand to new markets

Deciphex plans to use the fresh funding from Claret Capital Partners to improve its pathology platform. Read more: Dublin-based Deciphex raises €10m to expand to new markets https://bit.ly/48YxK8w

Ireland has a new accelerator for early edtech start-ups

There are 10 slots available for the EdTech Accelerator Programme, which will offer mentorship, workshops and a prize of $100,000 in AWS credits. Read more: Ireland has a new accelerator for early edtech start-ups https://bit.ly/45yoWU9

X fined $610,500 by Australia over CSAM inquiry

The country's online safety regulator also said Google failed to comply with the information request, but said X's non-compliance was 'more serious'. Read more: X fined $610,500 by Australia over CSAM inquiry https://bit.ly/3FjKeKl

Clevenue: Tech founders looking to disrupt planning after being laid off

Founded last year in the UK, Clevenue is a platform that helps sales team execute business planning without the need for complex excel sheets. Read more: Clevenue: Tech founders looking to disrupt planning after being laid off https://bit.ly/3S0aRLS

Cybersecurity risks may hold back Irish M&A deals

A new Aon report suggests M&A interest has declined compared to last year, while the focus on cybersecurity has grown. Read more: Cybersecurity risks may hold back Irish M&A deals https://bit.ly/48W4JKH

Sinéad Crowther of Soothing Solutions wins Founder of the Year

Based in Louth, Soothing Solutions was founded after Crowther recognised a demand for products that help children suffering from sore throats and coughs. Read more: Sinéad Crowther of Soothing Solutions wins Founder of the Year https://bit.ly/46LeZUq

Dublin’s Ubotica establishes new US HQ on NASA campus

Ubotica aims to deepen its partnerships in the US and engage in government procurement deals, to continue deploying AI technology on satellites. Read more: Dublin’s Ubotica establishes new US HQ on NASA campus https://bit.ly/407VXWh

Engineering firm Leo Lynch to create 150 jobs over two years

Leo Lynch aims to hit €100m in revenue by the end of 2025 and is currently hiring for various engineering roles in Ireland. Read more: Engineering firm Leo Lynch to create 150 jobs over two years https://bit.ly/3ZQflGR

BMS to acquire Mirati and its cancer treatments for $5.8bn

BMS aims to strengthen its pipeline of cancer treatments and will add Mirati's lung cancer medicine to its commercial portfolio. Read more: BMS to acquire Mirati and its cancer treatments for $5.8bn https://bit.ly/3tqVtOC

Not au fait with AI? Here’s how to get up to speed

Recent data from LinkedIn said that 39pc of workers are overwhelmed by AI. LinkedIn's Charlotte Davies has advice on how to help them adjust. Read more: Not au fait with AI? Here’s how to get up to speed https://bit.ly/3PQCWm9

NFT creator Yuga Labs confirms layoffs as sector value plummets

Yuga Labs soared in value amid the hype surrounding NFTs, but a recent report suggests 95pc of these digital tokens are now effectively worthless. Read more: NFT creator Yuga Labs confirms layoffs as sector value plummets https://bit.ly/3Q83II1

Going for Growth is looking for 60 ambitious women entrepreneurs

Now in its 16th year, the Going for Growth programme has seen more than 900 women take part and offers peer groups, expert advice and learning support to help entrepreneurs hit their growth goals. Read more: Going for Growth is looking for 60 ambitious women entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/3PHTywu

UK neobank Monzo gets Irish CEO for its US business

Conor Walsh, who is an engineering graduate from UCD, joins Monzo after nearly seven years as head of product at Cash App, the US money-transfer business. Read more: UK neobank Monzo gets Irish CEO for its US business https://bit.ly/3F7e0lF

US users lost $2.7bn to social media scams since 2021

A report by the FTC warns that the total figure for losses is likely higher as the 'vast majority' of frauds are not reported. Read more: US users lost $2.7bn to social media scams since 2021 https://bit.ly/3PPfwxt

Defactor Labs: Building a bridge between traditional finance and DeFi

The Dublin-based Web3 start-up was recognised as the best crypto, blockchain or digital assets offering at the National Fintech Awards last month. Read more: Defactor Labs: Building a bridge between traditional finance and DeFi https://bit.ly/3RMpW3N

US SEC sues Elon Musk to compel him to appear in court

According to the US agency, Musk has offered a ‘blanket refusal’ to testify in an investigation of potential violations of US laws during his purchase of Twitter. Read more: US SEC sues Elon Musk to compel him to appear in court https://bit.ly/3PE2nYc

AWS and Microsoft face UK cloud competition probe

Ofcom has called for the CMA to launch an in-depth investigation into Microsoft and AWS' potential anticompetitive practices. Read more: AWS and Microsoft face UK cloud competition probe https://bit.ly/46HDpy9

Intel to spin out programmable chip business PSG

Sandra Rivera, who leads the chip giant's data centre and AI division, will take over as CEO of the new standalone PSG business. Read more: Intel to spin out programmable chip business PSG https://bit.ly/46z0B1i

Google unveils Chromebook Plus ahead of Pixel event

Google said the new laptops offer a significant performance boost over their predecessors, with a focus on AI features to support users. Read more: Google unveils Chromebook Plus ahead of Pixel event https://bit.ly/3tpK9SD

HPE to create 150 jobs in Galway at new hybrid cloud R&D centre

The 150 Galway jobs are in addition to the 150 jobs announced by HPE in 2021. Its expansion is supported by IDA Ireland. Read more: HPE to create 150 jobs in Galway at new hybrid cloud R&D centre https://bit.ly/3F0ygVT

Tech firm EXL to create 200 jobs at new Dublin office

EXL plans to hire AI and data engineers over the next three years to support its international growth goals and is collaborating with UCD and CeADAR. Read more: Tech firm EXL to create 200 jobs at new Dublin office https://bit.ly/46tTMOA

Snappie: Using AI to create websites in the snap of a finger

Founded last year, Snappie is a digital platform for creative agencies which aims to remove the complexity in making websites. Read more: Snappie: Using AI to create websites in the snap of a finger https://bit.ly/3LKojj0

Nostra opens Galway cybersecurity hub, creating 35 new jobs

Nostra is hiring 35 cybersecurity roles in Galway, but it is creating 100 jobs as part of a wider, multi-location recruitment and expansion plan. Read more: Nostra opens Galway cybersecurity hub, creating 35 new jobs https://bit.ly/3EXwPrg