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How AI is being utilised in supply chain risk management

Overhaul's Jonathan Ryan discusses his role as CPTO and the major tech trends affecting the supply chain and logistics industry. Read more: How AI is being utilised in supply chain risk management https://bit.ly/3R6J8XU

Exploring Prof Paul Ross’ ‘dual role’ of researcher and director

Prof Paul Ross discusses exciting microbiome research, the importance of hiring good people and the challenge of bringing results from lab to life. Read more: Exploring Prof Paul Ross’ ‘dual role’ of researcher and director https://bit.ly/3RkTSmX

Okta admits data breach impacts all customer support users

Okta revealed that data from all its customer support users was accessed by a hacker and that this data could be used in phishing attacks. Read more: Okta admits data breach impacts all customer support users https://bit.ly/3T6bpka

Pesticides are still reducing bee numbers despite EU regulation

Trinity College Dublin was part of a comprehensive study that found bee populations in Europe thrive in environments that use fewer pesticides. Read more: Pesticides are still reducing bee numbers despite EU regulation https://bit.ly/3uG8x3j

IBM extends NASA collaboration to apply generative AI to weather

As part of its annual presence at COP28, IBM has announced that it will expand its collaboration with NASA to work on a new, separate AI foundation model for weather and climate. Read more: IBM extends NASA collaboration to apply generative AI to weather https://bit.ly/4196fFV

‘Cultural change’ needed in Ireland to harness health data

A potential EU framework could bring big benefits for healthcare and research, but EIT Health said Ireland needs to strike a balance between data protection and data sharing. Read more: ‘Cultural change’ needed in Ireland to harness health data https://bit.ly/3uKl71b

Amazon unveils AI business assistant Q to take on ChatGPT

AWS said its Amazon Q model offers security and privacy for enterprises, but the AI assistant is entering a competitive market. Read more: Amazon unveils AI business assistant Q to take on ChatGPT https://bit.ly/46CBN84

Apple to end consumer banking contract with Goldman Sachs

Apple has sent a proposal to Goldman Sachs to end their banking partnership within the next 12-15 months. Read more: Apple to end consumer banking contract with Goldman Sachs https://bit.ly/3RhHG6l

Cork could host Europe’s first ammonia power plant

Centrica and Mitsubishi plan to use ammonia as a form of low-carbon energy that can store and transport hydrogen. Read more: Cork could host Europe’s first ammonia power plant https://bit.ly/3N7QHwh

Ireland and UK announce €70m for climate research centres

The two research centres will formally commence activities on 1 January, 2024, and will be co-funded by Ireland until the end of the decade. Read more: Ireland and UK announce €70m for climate research centres https://bit.ly/411dhMJ

Walton Institute is getting a holographic equipment upgrade

The institute said this advanced equipment will let users interact with virtual representations of models, which could benefit various industries. Read more: Walton Institute is getting a holographic equipment upgrade https://bit.ly/46APdlf

European VC funding nearly halves in 2023, but shows resilience

Atomico' State of European Tech report shows that AI was the biggest driver of investment at the seed level this year, attracting 11pc of all rounds under $5m. Read more: European VC funding nearly halves in 2023, but shows resilience https://bit.ly/3GmxQK4

Amazon’s $1.7bn iRobot deal bumps into EU roadblock

The European Commission is concerned that Amazon will have an incentive to foreclose iRobot rivals if the deal takes place. Read more: Amazon’s $1.7bn iRobot deal bumps into EU roadblock https://bit.ly/3R2Knrd

Health researcher on the value of research ‘with’ not ‘for’ the public

Piotr Teodorowski explains how research that includes public participation has ‘more real-life impact’. Read more: Health researcher on the value of research ‘with’ not ‘for’ the public https://bit.ly/3sVRLwu

How will generative AI affect future careers?

Common sense dictates that white-collar workers will be more impacted by generative AI, but higher-skilled STEM jobs will be less affected. Read more: How will generative AI affect future careers? https://bit.ly/3GjaOnq

UCD-led project secures €7.9m to grow Ireland’s space sector

The National Space Subsystems and Payloads Initiative aims to help Ireland develop its own sustainable space industry and will focus on space communications, smart satellites and spacecraft. Read more: UCD-led project secures €7.9m to grow Ireland’s space sector https://bit.ly/47vdF8Y

Meta pursues children to join its platforms, documents claim

Meta is facing allegations that it received more than 1.1m reports of children using its platforms but disabled 'only a fraction' of those accounts. Read more: Meta pursues children to join its platforms, documents claim https://bit.ly/3uvd34l

Irish proptech Offr plans US expansion after fresh funding

Robert Hoban, who co-founded Offr in 2019, said that his vision was to make the process of buying or renting property ‘as easy as booking a flight’. Read more: Irish proptech Offr plans US expansion after fresh funding https://bit.ly/3sKEEhJ

Equinix strikes deal to bring quantum computer tech to Ireland

Earlier this year, Equinix partnered with a UK quantum computing company to bring this powerful technology to Irish businesses. Read more: Equinix strikes deal to bring quantum computer tech to Ireland https://bit.ly/3Rj3G0Q

62 women awarded WiSTEM2D scholarships by Johnson & Johnson

This year's WiSTEM2D recipients gathered at an event held in Limerick where Johnson & Johnson first began the careers scholarship in 2015. Read more: 62 women awarded WiSTEM2D scholarships by Johnson & Johnson https://bit.ly/3MMv4l1

Trump’s Truth Social is haemorrhaging millions, filing claims

New SEC filings suggest Truth Social has lost $73m since it was founded last year and that its parent company may struggle to continue if it does not complete a merger deal. Read more: Trump’s Truth Social is haemorrhaging millions, filing claims https://bit.ly/3sCX9UY

Salesforce appoints Denise Dresser as new CEO of Slack

Prior to joining Salesforce more than 10 years ago, Dresser was regional manager of enterprise performance management at Oracle. Read more: Salesforce appoints Denise Dresser as new CEO of Slack https://bit.ly/3soSDJT

Irish-founded fintech Imprint gets $75m funding boost

Imprint works with various brands to create credit card rewards programmes and claims to be well positioned to grow its business. Read more: Irish-founded fintech Imprint gets $75m funding boost https://bit.ly/3ufEoHO

Why having a ‘work personality’ can be bad, actually

To reveal thyself or to conceal thyself, that is the question. In more modern parlance, how much of our lives should we share with our colleagues? Read more: Why having a ‘work personality’ can be bad, actually https://bit.ly/3SzT6DC

Webb and Hubble team up to view massive galaxy cluster

NASA said the detailed image was only possible thanks to the combined power of the two space telescopes, which also spotted a massively-magnified star system in the image. Read more: Webb and Hubble team up to view massive galaxy cluster https://bit.ly/3FUzDpC

SpaceX deploys two satellites for SES connectivity service

The company plans to launch a new commercial service in 2024, while Foxconn reportedly made its first move into the space sector. Read more: SpaceX deploys two satellites for SES connectivity service https://bit.ly/49MnFfF

Nearly all people in US state of Maine affected by Moveit hack

A statement issued by the government of Maine in the US notified 1.3m residents that their personal data may have been stolen in a cyberattack in May. Read more: Nearly all people in US state of Maine affected by Moveit hack https://bit.ly/3MCnj15

Qualcomm to create 150 Cork jobs with $127m investment

The company plans to bring its hardware and software research teams together and is looking to fill various engineering roles over the next four years. Read more: Qualcomm to create 150 Cork jobs with $127m investment https://bit.ly/47wl7zY

Biologit: Machine learning and AI to monitor medical literature

Founded in 2021 by Nicole Baker and Bruno Ohana, Dublin-based Biologit has been helping companies automate the monitoring of scientific literature. Read more: Biologit: Machine learning and AI to monitor medical literature https://bit.ly/3SDbBH6

How deadly are ‘forever chemicals’?

DCU’s Dr Éadaoin Carthy and Abrar Abdelsalam explain the health risks of human-made chemicals called PFAS and suggests ways to mitigate their use and abuse. Read more: How deadly are ‘forever chemicals’? https://bit.ly/3QVxRuR

Limerick start-up Mavarick wins €100,000 at Seedcorn competition

Mavarick is a platform that generates real-time information to help manufacturers make better decisions and become more sustainable. Read more: Limerick start-up Mavarick wins €100,000 at Seedcorn competition https://bit.ly/3QSngRd

What is the Humane AI Pin and can it compete with smartphones?

Humane aims to integrate AI into people's lives with its small wearable device, but a hefty price tag and vagueness around its capabilities may hold it back. Read more: What is the Humane AI Pin and can it compete with smartphones? https://bit.ly/3srZH8m

Apple to pay $25m in landmark US employment discrimination case

The US Department of Justice argued that the tech giant violated anti-discrimination requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act in its hiring practices. Read more: Apple to pay $25m in landmark US employment discrimination case https://bit.ly/473s7og

Why security should be ‘front and centre’ in the HR industry

ChartHop's Ian White discusses his motivations for founding the people operations platform, and advises HR teams on how to mitigate the risk of cyberthreats. Read more: Why security should be ‘front and centre’ in the HR industry https://bit.ly/467WzfB

Meta, Google and TikTok win EU case to only follow Irish laws

An Austrian law required platforms to set up mechanisms to find illegal content, but an EU court has ruled that this doesn't apply as the three companies are headquartered in Ireland. Read more: Meta, Google and TikTok win EU case to only follow Irish laws https://bit.ly/477eWmb

Signal and WhatsApp take steps to protect user privacy

Signal is testing a username feature as a way to keep phone numbers hidden, while WhatsApp is letting users hide their location in calls. Read more: Signal and WhatsApp take steps to protect user privacy https://bit.ly/3shgWcI

GreyScout raises €3.5m seed funding for online brand protection

Led by Act VC and Tribal, the seed round will help the Dublin-based start-up expand its product, engineering and platform teams to meet growing demand. Read more: GreyScout raises €3.5m seed funding for online brand protection https://bit.ly/3sq7eVe

‘We risk having our economic future dictated by interests outside Ireland’

We speak to Denise Sidhu, recently appointed chair of the IVCA, about opportunities and challenges faced by Ireland’s domestic VC and private equity ecosystem. Read more: ‘We risk having our economic future dictated by interests outside Ireland’ https://bit.ly/46mHl6V

Positive Carbon secures €2.3m seed funding to tackle food waste

Led by Business Venture Partners, the seed investment will allow the Dublin-based start-up to further help commercial kitchens reduce food waste using tech. Read more: Positive Carbon secures €2.3m seed funding to tackle food waste https://bit.ly/3FYfCON

How employee data can inform the return-to-office movement

A report by Eptura shows that employers need to listen more to employees about what they want for the return-to-office movement to work. Read more: How employee data can inform the return-to-office movement https://bit.ly/479hf8r

Meta and Microsoft move to protect elections from AI

Microsoft is developing a watermarking service to show the origins of political content, while Meta will require advertisers to disclose if their content has been digitally altered. Read more: Meta and Microsoft move to protect elections from AI https://bit.ly/3SwYWpp

What you need to know about EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite

Built entirely by students of UCD, the cube-shaped satellite will, among other things, study gamma-ray bursts in the universe once launched later this month. Read more: What you need to know about EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite https://bit.ly/49CFIoq

Pfizer is cutting 100 jobs at Newbridge manufacturing site

Pfizer blamed the planned job cuts at Newbridge on lower-than-expected customer demand for its Covid-19 products. Read more: Pfizer is cutting 100 jobs at Newbridge manufacturing site https://bit.ly/3FLsd8d

Big Tech is facing new EU rules around political advertising

The provisional regulation aims to reduce the danger of manipulation and foreign interference in elections, while placing new rules on when personal data can be used for targeted political ads. Read more: Big Tech is facing new EU rules around political advertising https://bit.ly/472Y67Y

Generative AI will bring opportunities, but only if workers have skills

Workers should not resist the wave of generative AI, argues Iterate.ai's Brian Sathianathan. Instead, they should learn to ride it skilfully. Read more: Generative AI will bring opportunities, but only if workers have skills https://bit.ly/3SuR1ZG

Oxa and eVersum are bringing self-driving shuttles to Belfast

The two companies plan to combine their technology to bring two automated shuttles to Belfast's Harbour Estate in 2025. Read more: Oxa and eVersum are bringing self-driving shuttles to Belfast https://bit.ly/49mWFmz

Future Human podcast explores zero-trust cybersecurity in first episode

In the first episode of our new podcast, Future Human: The Series, we look at the future of cybersecurity. We speak to international thinkers about everything from geopolitics and election integrity to cybercrime and zero trust. Read more: Future Human podcast explores zero-trust cybersecurity in first episode https://bit.ly/40smkpS

DP Energy pushes ahead with 700MW Australian wind farm proposal

The Cork-headquartered company said it has secured a 'key milestone' on the path towards getting its latest Australian wind farm project approved. Read more: DP Energy pushes ahead with 700MW Australian wind farm proposal https://bit.ly/3QvSH2i

How to negotiate a pay raise

The tech sector has been going through a rough time of late but that doesn’t mean you should avoid asking for a raise – especially if you know you’re owed one. Read more: How to negotiate a pay raise https://bit.ly/3G7ygnP

Collisons back $30m round for US indoor cleaning robot Matic

Matic, a robot that can clean homes without human supervision, has also been backed by former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. Read more: Collisons back $30m round for US indoor cleaning robot Matic https://bit.ly/3Suyo87